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Old June 28th 06, 10:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default tail ballast antifreeze

The German manufacturers would rather have their customers release the =
tail ballast at +2=BAC. I suspect solar radiation is the reason why =
people can keep their water at lower air temperatures without =
immediately being awarded a split tailplane.
So if you have both outside temperatures below 2=BAC and no sunlight ... =
beware!