> The heat radiating from the ground to the underside of the plane was
> enough to soften it, so that heel pressure when we got back in
> distorted the skins!
I've been somewhat perplexed as I've followed this thread, re-read
chapter 37 in the build manual, recalled the factory promotional pics
of a beautiful blue-bottomed specimen, seen pics of Thomas Sherer's 10
year old bird, and learned of several new Europas with extensive
underside painting in dark tones. In response to concerns raised, some
of the posts have seemed somewhat cavalier on a topic which, if
misunderstood, may have grave consequences.
If anyone can cite an authoritative reference (no anecdotes please) on
temperature/strength issues of the epoxies used by Europa which
challenges the color/temp chart in chap. 37 I'd love to read it.
I realize I'm free to paint my "experimental" plane however I choose,
but I'd like to make a "reality-based" decision.
Fred
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