Jan Volcic's aircraft had the sight gauge in the original
position
by the panel, It may well have contributed to the post crash fire
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Locating the gauge between the seats seems like a better idea,
eliminating it altogether would perhaps be better yet, if regulations
allow.
With a 912S, I've often wondered whether it is better not to use
the
electric fuel pump during take off and landing, seems to me that the
engine
is more likely to suffer a mechanical problem than the
mechanical
fuel pump, and in the event of an emergency landing, I would prefer
not to
have fuel pumping - chances are I would forget to turn the pump
off.
Dave, C-FBZI, Tri-Gear, 175 hours
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> 2) Fuel systems
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> - consider the safety of sight gauge and it=B4s location. ' What
the
> manual recommends is not good. Of the variations that builders
> have done which is the best compromise in terms of safety and
> functionality?
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