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Old April 12th 07, 02:19 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Tire inflation with Nitrogen or ?

Dan wrote:
Gig 601XL Builder wrote:
Scott wrote:
What about hydrogen? It's lighter than air and will boost lift at
the same time

Scott


Little bitty molecules will leak out faster.


Not as fast as helium which has a smaller molecule. For a good time
partially fill the tyre with water.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired


True but only because H runs in pairs.