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| Subject: | Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? |
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Pee time is not chargeable to the Hobbs.
Bernie Wilder
On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 12:22 AM, Keith Palmer <kdpalmer@mweb.co.za> wrote:
>
> Do you stop the clock when you stop for a pee ? as time marches on.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bernard Wilder
> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 5:05 PM
> To: Pulsar Net
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders?
>
> <bernard.wilder2@gmail.com>
>
> I don't trust any fuel gauge,,, even the ones in our FBO's Cessnas.
>
> I known how much fuel I burn per hour. I fill my tanks before every
> flight. I have a panel mounted clock. I switch tanks every half hour.
> My bladder limits my flight time to three or three and a half hours,
> at which time I have at least five gallons reserve.
>
> Works for me.
>
> Bernie Wilder
>
> On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Barry J Edwards <barry@connisbeare.com>
> wrote:
>> Hi Matt,
>>
>> I installed some resistance style senders that I think I got from AS&S
> many
>> years ago. I reduced the arm length to make better use of the entire
>> resistance track so that I get 'full' and 'empty' on the fuel gauge. Of
>> course, they don't read the top couple of gallons in the tank, but I'm not
>> concerned that that fraction, it's the last gallon or two that I am
> worried
>> about! Mine read accurately all the way down to the last half gallon.
> Photo
>> attached. These have worked well for the last 18 years or so.
>>
>> Barry
>> G-XPXP Taildragger UK
>>
>> From: mjb777
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:36 PM
>> To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Pulsar-List: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders?
>>
>>
>> Thanks Guys,
>>
>> Larry, i assume that is 6 gallons per side and you get full indications?
>>
>> Is anyone using automotive/ marine style resistance with float type
>> senders, and can share their experience with those?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Matt.
>>
>> --------
>> Pulsar 1 TD Kit.
>> Captain B777.
>> Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
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>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=418634#418634
>>
>>
>
>
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