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Old November 13th 17, 10:38 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Let's ask KM what he thinks.

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Old November 14th 17, 12:15 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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What if the whole wing is non-conductive (including spar and control rods)? Would that help?

There is still the fuselage to worry about. Cables and control rods and electrical wires (including radio antenna and its cable) and the pilot.
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Old November 14th 17, 12:32 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Ah, the joys of flying aluminum...

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