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Old March 5th 07, 09:34 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Jim Vincent
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Default Survival Kits

I know of one glass glider that burned because of a short in the electrical
system. Instead of using matches, just short the battery!
"Bert Willing" wrote in message
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The resin in a composite glider burns very well, but you'll need a
loooooong match :-)

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COLIN LAMB wrote:
One survival tool I take is my wooden glider.


Good point. How easy is it to burn fiberglass?

Should make light, heat, and SMOKE -- no?


Jack