Thread: Who first used water ballast and when?
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Old October 13th 06, 08:44 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Who first used water ballast and when?
According to Simons (Sailplanes 1920-1945, p. 94), the 1933 Moazagotl
had a 50 liter tank with dump valve in the fuselage. The Moazagotl
inspired the later Minimoa = mini-Moazagotl (1935).