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27th Jun 2022, 10:43

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Mogwi

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Originally Posted by NutLoose

Aviation content... I know, don't get used to it

What are the holes in top top of his lid for? Weight reduction?

https://twitter.com/u_me_reality/sta...31821551665152

As I recall, they are vents to counter the tendency for the lid to be removed by the airflow during high-speed ejection. Mind you, it is several decades since I did the course!

Mog