fin/wing tanks freezing
even if it doesnt freeze in the tanks, it may well when dumped. I
know of a case of this in the uk, the ice buildup at the base of the
fin apparently made things interesting.
Anyone understand the the issues of high altitude limiting speeds
and a ballasted glider?
At 15:41 05 June 2013, Matt Herron Jr. wrote:
Can anyone share some wisdom on using water at high elevations
for long
dur=
ations? How do you know your fin or wing tanks will not freeze?
If I am
a=
t 18K for 6 hrs in the Sierras, I really don't want my vertical stab
splitt=
ing open in flight. Has this ever happened? Any guidance would
be
apprecia=
ted.
Matt
|