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Subject: Re: Europa-List: Windshield thickness
From: Gerry Holland <gnholland@onetel.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 13:53:59

> 
> Fred R. Klein wrote:
> I know also that birds have pierced this stuff too, so I went to the
> NTSB database to see what's there, and the first report was better
> yet.  A bird pierced the fiberglass wing root fairing of an AA-5 at
> about 130mph, AND severed the fuel line inside there.  This fiberglass
> is thicker than anywhere on the Europa, and the fuel line is 1/2"
> aluminum pipe!

Fred Hi! and Thanks for that!

In the West of England here they have reintroduced the 'Bustard'.... I did
spell it right!

It's a bird that can weigh up to 50 lbs....... and FLIES! It's alleged.

Armour plating may be a safer option in this case!

I see no reason why it shouldn't sport an anti-collision light or strobe!

Regards

Gerry




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