Herman Eshuis wrote:
Sean Griffin wrote:I get that they work (despite my misgivings) but what advantage do they have over the more common & easily found "rubber" hose?
I would say you do not have to replace them every 5 years especially in the wings which saves a lot of time and effort, check out the link on the first page where a builder is installing them in the wing area.
My biggest issue is that it is untested and not aviation standard material. (already mentioned by Roger Lee)
My biggest issue is that it is untested and not aviation standard material.
One of the things I like about owning/flying an uncertified/experimental aircraft is that most, if not all, of the parts are uncertified.
For me the benefits are:
Much lower acquisition & running costs
I actually enjoy (weird I know) researching the most cost effective service items that meet/exceed the Rotax/airframe manufacture specifications much of which can be found in the automotive world.
Knowing that I am flying a safe and efficient aircraft, because I have done all the work to make it so.
