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Old 24th Jun 2008, 12:37
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generalspecific

I suggest that this quote is rubbish

so thats us screwed then as we sit in 40 degrees next to the sea...
Re the trousers full, yes there were two in oz that we know that qualify, on the R22.

There was one on an R44 which was worse, blade delammed, and on the way down (the machine was on a power line inspection job I think) the machine hit one of the wires just enough to right the A/C before impact. If my hazy memory is correct they all got out. very lucky.

The story first put around was that the product was rubbish and we're all on a death wish etc.

but not so says the chinaman, it appears that investigation has revealed that the blade had been being over zealously polished with a power drill attachment, thus heating the skin edges too much for the glue integrity.

May i suggest that within your group that you check that none of your keen enthusiasts are using a power drill with a lapidary attachment (kid leather or some such) to polish the blades.

Just might be a clue, if not check for any other heating agent. I am positive that old 'sol' cannot be blamed.
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