Message-ID: <38455DEA.217A4B79@regandesigns.com>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 09:42:02 -0800
From: Brent Regan <brent@regandesigns.com>
To: Lancair List <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
Subject: Re: Door Hinge Drains
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Vern Boltz had this idea first and designed it into his airplane. As I
recall his opinion on the subject was that it was a lot of work for a very
little gain. The drain didn't get all the water so he still got wet. My
experience in the rain is that, when taxiing, the propwash causes water to
run up the windshield and into the door gap area. Keep the door seal
pressurized or you will get quite wet. When you do depressurize the door
seal you get a few drops of water on your lap/head so have a rag ready and
your charts stowed. Always have a cover on during rain. I also carry a roll
of 2" masking tape if I get caught without a cover. I'll tape over the door
gap to seal it. Also before opening the door from the outside, wipe off any
rain water or dew on top of the door or it will run into the cabin when you
open the door.

Be sure to carry a clean dry soft cloth. When you load three wet people into
an airplane at 100% humidity you get a lot of condensation. The instinct is
to grab whatever is handy to wipe the inside of the windows, no mater how
much it scratches. I use old (clean) diapers, sorry Don.

Got a little side tracked there but my 0.02 is don't bother putting in the
drains.

Compliments of the season

Brent Regan


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