RE: Europa-List: Static Charges and how to avoid them

[Simon Smith <jodel@nildram.co.uk>]

The full AAIB report into the Glider lightning strike is available at
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/bulletin/dec99/bga3705.htm

Regards

Simon Smith
504 G-BZTN
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of J R (Bob)
Gowing
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Static Charges and how to avoid them


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It was my understanding that the exploding glider in the UK had water in
the wings and the lightning used it as a right-of-way converting the
water to a sort of steam explosive-like charge which disintegrated the
ship.

J R (Bob) Gowing, Kit 327 in Oz