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Old July 20th 08, 05:43 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Don Byrer
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On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:53:08 +0100, Martin Gregorie
wrote:


4) One of the drawings shows "transparent photocells" on top of the cabin.
Transparent photocells are impossible because by definition all photons
will pass straight through.


Nahhh...
They're made of transparent aluminum with a photon filter. Just ask
Scotty for the formula.


Perhaps the transparent glider will be useful for those chilly
pre-winter days when you could use the extra heat?
Don Byrer KJ5KB
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