Hi Troy,
You might want to consider an inexpensive material which I used. I
bought a roll of plain white self-adhesive kitchen drawer liner
(hardware store supply). As I remember, I applied it about 10 inches
wide ahead of the flap on each side. It is inexpensive and surprisingly
durable. Mine have been on since Day 1 and are still in good condition
after 7 years.
Noting that frost will destroy lift on a wing, I have never been keen on
the idea of a rough wing walk surface and this is why I chose the smooth
surface. I have never slipped on it in the wet and also, for those
people wanting that extra knot??, it is definitely low drag.
Cheers, John
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From: "Troy Maynor" <wingnut54@charter.net>
Subject: Europa-List: Wing Walk Tape
Hey Fellow Europa Folks,
Hope all are flying or building well. Question: for you that have put
wing walk on, how wide a path is best up the wing? ACS sell some that is
clear and is 16" x 30" and another variety that comes in 6" or 12" wide,
sold by the lineal foot. I was thinking of buying one of the 16" x 30"
and splitting it down the middle to do both wings. I think the clear or
translucent would be preferable to white or black. White would most
likely not be the matching shade to the white on the plane and black
would cook the wing. Thoughts?
Troy Maynor
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