RE: Europa-List: Cowl mods for front belt driven alternator

[Greg Fuchs <gregoryf.flyboy@comcast.net>]

Yes, I think I read somewhere (maybe here), that one light mist coat and one
full coat of paint should do it, and save some weight.

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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of GRAHAM
SINGLETON
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Cowl mods for front belt driven alternator


The lightest Mono I know of was less than 750lbs. A showroom finish must
weigh 20 lbs
at least and adds nothing to performance.
Graham


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From: Greg Fuchs <gregoryf.flyboy@comcast.net>

Hmm.. some HAVE paid more attention to the weight during the build, and
still end up bloated.. 860 is not too bad, IMO.

I'll be trying to use lower power items, such as external LED lights and
EFIS. Since none of them pass Burt Rutans qualification of staying in the
air when tossed there, I will now be adding helium-balloon ballast to the
ship to compensate for it. :)

Thanks again for the detail,
Greg