Why is it so difficult to measure fuel level accurately ?
I'd be really interested in hearing from anyone who has come up with a
consistent
fuel level measuring device.
Anything which is reliable, reasonably cheap, and easy to retro-fit into
the aircraft tank
would be worth considering ?
I can work out useage per hour/fuel flow (approximate) and subtract this
---From total capacity,
but it's not the way I'd want to contemplate any long cross country's
which are pushing the
aircraft's maximum endurance.
I know FX will fly at a respectable cruise (5000 rpm) for just under 4
1/2 hours on my
_larger than average_ main tank, (with a few litres spare + 3 litres
unuseable),
but it's hardly the way to do business.
I was shocked to find that my recently installed visible sight gauge is
wildly
inaccurate, yet is fitted conventionally.
On a recent flight I had at least 65 litres on board, and the gauge
showed zero - yes zero,
for a large part of the flight (over an hour).......why ?..
I suspect some kind of pressure wave, or partial vacuum may be
responsible, but if
anyone has had a similar experience, I'd welcome advice on a solution ?
Alan
PS. Following up on a previous thread.
My headset chords _do_ plug in at the base of the headrests on the
insides, below the access holes.
I've been perfectly happy with them in that position.
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Alan. D. Stewart
14 Goddard Way 'phone : +44 1245 264186
Chelmer Village work : +44 1473 607571
Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6UR email : alan.stewart@cableinet.co.uk
office email : alan.d.stewart@bt.com
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