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Old 30th October 2005 | 20:05
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ShyTorque

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From: Wandering the FIR and cyberspace often at highly unsociable times
Unless the air is cooled sufficiently to cause ice precipitate to pass straight through the engine. It appears that with very cold air, the ice particles go straight by the throttle plate without sticking.

Aah, High Wing Drifter beat me to it.
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