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[Stilgherrian]

On 7/2/07 9:18 PM, "Karl Auer" <kauer at biplane.com.au> wrote:
> On Wed, 2007-02-07 at 17:03 +1100, Stilgherrian wrote:
>>> silk, but it was aluminiumised just for effect, and possibly to keep it from
>>> getting too wet in clouds. They had problems with the change in weight when
>>> they went through clouds while flying.
>> 
>> Ahem! Perhaps you mean the change in density, or buoyancy, or size... If
>> clouds can change mass, we can skip this entire discussion of fuels and
>> energy forever! ;)
> 
> C'mon Stil. Condensation out of the clouds onto the surface of the
> airship *would* transfer weight to the airship.

Sorry, Karl, you're quite right. And the Small Gods of Rain would be sitting
on top of the airship too, how forgetful of me... :)

For some reason I'm reminded of all those stories of British Rail trains
being delayed by "leaves on the line" and other tragedies...

Stil


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