Udo Rumpf wrote: 
 Steve, 
 I should maybe manifold all three lines at the turtle deck that would 
 
 prevent siphoning. 
 
Now that I think about it a bit more, it is not so much siphoning, as 
simply draining.  With the wing low enough that the water is up to the 
level of the vent at the outboard end of the tank, and the exit point 
of the vent tube from the aircraft is below the water level in the 
tank, it will simply drain.  I suspect there is a point in the vent 
tube that goes above the water level in the tank when it is sitting 
with one wing level with the ground. 
 
I think if you just keep them above the level of the water in the tank, 
it should be OK.  Manifolded together, or individually.  I would make 
sure it is either outside the airplane or in an area that can drain, as 
if you tow the ballasted glider around a corner, you will likely push 
some water into the vents, even if it was level to start with. 
 
Steve 
 
 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		 
		
	
	
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