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>Europa's method to mitigate water ingestion is the two 1/8" holes,
>which I assume is OK, but I worry about me being too sloppy with a wax
>rag in that area. Also, as it's metal tubing in the breeze, I figure
>it will freeze much more quickly with altitude if enough H2O's
>present, whereas my vent tube is "heat-sunk" to the fin, allowing more
>time for airstream to purge it.
The holes were recommended (by Burt Rutan) to avoid freezing. Water should
run through with the continuous airflow. Any icing though has a bad effect
on aerodynamics so is best avoided.
Graham
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