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Old May 12th 14, 07:33 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default 1-34 Fuselage Drain Holes

On Monday, May 12, 2014 1:48:53 PM UTC-4, Steve Leonard wrote:
On Monday, May 12, 2014 12:20:40 PM UTC-5, wrote:

Using a step drill, create about 1/4 diameter drain hole in front of bulkhead where water collects.




Or, behind if the water is moving forward to get to the bulkhead! I have seen gliders with drain holes in the fabric always to the right of the rib. I guess this was a "left wing low" glider!



But, yes, to Hank's advice. Add a small hole where appropriate. And quarter inch sounds about right to me, too.


And FWIW, make sure that the "maintenance guy/gal" for that ship keeps them clean. A number of our club gliders have drain holes in various places that get plugged up pretty regularly. Spoiler boxes on a particular glass two place leap to mind.