Went home after the PFA rally this year.
Landed behind my cottage after 5:15 hrs - plenty of fuel left, but I've
never been happier to say halloo to that old lamp post .......
Regards Gert
NB Graham, I might talk to some of those glider boys - sure they know some
tricks what I never have heard about - the only "trick" I know is: "think,
before drinking - are you thirsty, or just bored....."
Alan D Stewart wrote:
> I concur with Gert's assessment. The bladder is the limiting factor when
> it comes to range. There are a few 'accessories' you can buy, but it's
> still fairly problematic to use them effectively in such a small
> cockpit.
>
> It's possible to go further if you have set your mind on it, but after
> about 3 - 4 hours, most people want a break from flying.
>
> My early generation Europa tank holds just under 84 litres from top of
> fuel filler to completely dry. I draw the line at around 4 hours.
>
> Alan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
> Subject: Long range fuel tanks
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I am researching long range fuel tanks for Europa's.
>
> If anyone has, or knows of, a long range tank with greater capacity than
> the standard factory tank, please could you share your knowledge with me
> - off forum if you wish.
>
> Has any flyer got practical experience of using the factory tank? If so,
> I would like to hear from you.
>
> Many thanks to you all.
>
> Finally, has anyone any experience of curing intermittent readings on
> the Avalec fuel monitor?
>
> David
>
> G-BZAM (UK 265)
>
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