These limit load ratings are all (I assume) at MTOWA. So by flying at an
appropriately reduced load what`s to stop the Europa falling into the
Utility category?
Duncan McFadyean
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From: Graham Singleton <grasingleton@avnet.co.uk>
Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 12:59 AM
Subject: Re: Europa Questions Again
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>>Now the Europa Aircraft website lists the limit load
>>rating as:
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>> Europa XS +3.8G -1.9G
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>>This would then place it in the "Normal" category and not
>>even allow steep turns. Am I missing something?
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>The problem is the regulations. Because it is a composite airplane load
>factors are more than doubled over that required for a tin and rivets job.
>The Europa wing and center fuselage has demonstrated 8.5 G I understand,
>Andy please correct me.
>The reason for the conservative figures is the possibility of a real hot
>day. Composites lose strength quicker than metal at elevated temperatures.
>65 degrees C and above would be hot.
>It is also worth noting that extreme cold makes some plastics brittle.
>Gliders have been damaged after cold soak at extreme altitude.
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>Graham
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