Hi Graham
So it could have happened in VFR conditions. Masses of data examined on
this subject, basically showing very low probability but high consequences
for composite aircraft. Very different for Public Transport operations,
where lightning strikes are common and the consequences are low. There is a
risk from many hazards every time we go flying in less than perfect weather.
It is our choice to go flying or stay on the ground.
Incidentally, I let my IMCR lapse when I finished building my Europa and I
do not intend to renew it. Too old and too slow now.
Regards
Brian
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Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: LAA/CAA IFR permission on europas
Brian
One Europa had a lightning strike which took out most of the electronics and
the lights.
It happened many miles from the nearest cloud if I remember correctly.
Graham
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From: Brian Davies <brian.davies@clara.co.uk>
Unless an airframe made of glass- or carbon-fibre composite incorporates
metal mesh or some other means of dissipating electrical charges, it should
be flown very far away from potential lightning.
This can only be achieved by "see and avoid" in the absence of electronic
detection devices. Forecasts are next to useless in this context.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=430273#430273
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