I wonder if there is value in re-enforcing the windshield hoop? I a
light-weight carbon tube layup perhaps? Opinions out there?
thx,
Pete
On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 6:59 AM Roland <schmidtroland@web.de> wrote:
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> That's very interesting, Pete - thanks for that information. I didn't want
> to test it on my Europa-door after I once managed to close it in flight
> with great efforts a couple of years ago.
>
> This option is at least some peace of mind, because getting trapped in the
> cockpit with fuel spilled all over me is not a very appealing thought.
>
> Both accidents with flip over seem to suggest, that the frame of the
> windscreen collapses on impact leaving only a small gap between roof and
> door sill.
>
> Also I find Jim's idea very good to placard the location of the battery
> for the rescue team.
>
> All food for thought....
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=488892#488892
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