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Old November 2nd 07, 01:24 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Fred the Red Shirt
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Default Aluminum composite reportedly stronger, lighter than carbon

On Nov 1, 6:07 pm, "Maxwell" wrote:
"cavelamb himself" wrote in message

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You know, an ABSOLUTE vacuum is only 15 psi...


Correct, one atmosphere, what is your point?


Wrong.

Absolute vacuum is 0 psia.

At sea level that will be about -14.7 psig.

Go to Death Valley or underwater and it will be less.

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FF