The simplest way to prevent bugs and debris is to fit a pitot type cover
whilst the aircraft is parked. This is what many of us do. It will also
stop water ingress and ice formation. The Europa was designed as a VFR
aircraft so the vent is not designed to cope with icing whilst in
flight. It is possible that whilst flying VFR in rain that there could
be a small amount of water ingested but I have not heard of this being a
problem.
Nigel Charles
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Sent: 12 January 2007 07:26
Subject: Europa-List: Fuel vent opening ideas wanted
I have fuel tank vent on my XS Monowheel plumbed to the top of the
Cobra,
a small space (siphon break) and the vent hose comes out.
Was wondering if I could get input on:
Attempt to cut down clogging (Bug, Ice formation, Debris)
Thoughts on Reduxing in some stainless wool? (What are
negatives)
Thoughts on crushing vent tube into a oval, in hopes of
preventing critter ingress and stream lining?
What is favorite location, forward facing? Vertical(90 or 45 degree
cut)?
Thx.
Ron Parigoris
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