When I was a radio mechanic in the USAF in the late '40s and early '50s,
one of our responsibilities was replacement of the static discharge
wicks. As I remember, they were near the wingtip.
Paul in Portland OR
On 8/3/2011 10:54 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> "Proper Aircraft", as in metal. Most sharp corners on the airframe act as
> discharge points. Some fabric covered control surfaces had wicks, even on
> metal aircraft.
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