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Old August 16th 07, 01:35 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Wanted: Schempp Hirth Wing Ballast Cap

On Aug 15, 7:38 pm, Paul Cordell wrote:
On Aug 15, 3:11 pm, "
wrote:



On Aug 15, 12:52 pm, Paul Cordell wrote:


I had 1 depart in Flight and need a replacement.


Rumor has it that the factory no longer stocks this style and they
are currently on
vacation


http://www.gliderforum.com/photos/sh...umid=5Ītpos=35




Dont tell me the plastic you installed on the underside blocked the
vent and the thing shot out like a champagne cork at altitude


Regards


Al


Nope! The caps fit loose and after I had cleaned off the old tape
residue, I forgot to retape......


We heard it came loose in a barrel roll through the finish ;-)
Hope to see you at New Castle !
Best Regards, Dave "YO"