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Old February 18th 07, 12:36 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.travel.air
Kev
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Default Epidemic of cracked windshields in KDEN, explanation unknown

On Feb 17, 7:09 pm, Blanche wrote:
High winds. Low temps (-15F and up) == very cold wind chill factor.


Common misconception. Wind chill only applies to the heat loss of
animals. It does not apply to inanimate objects. The only thing
wind will do to metal, glass, plastic, etc is help cool it faster to
the ambient temperature.

Kev