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Old June 8th 13, 03:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Peter von Tresckow
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Default fin/wing tanks freezing

"Craig R." wrote:
The fix was to put a pint of RV antifreeze in the tail tank. RV
antifreeze is propylene glycol and is safe even if you drink a little.

DLB



Dale, My significant other suggested I use White Zin. I countered with
Gewurztraminer. Since it is not fit for human consumption, there is no
conflict in pulling the dump actuator ;-)

Craig R.


Just watch which vintage of wine you're using. In the late 80s there was a
major scandal with various producers of Spättlese spiking the wine with
ethylene glycol. ;-)

Pete