HaHa! So this is just a common thing, apparently. Lots of interesting
responses in this thread. It is amazing what you can learn from this site.
To increase the need to use a pilot relief system, and add more flight time,
one can build in a wing tank. I haven't looked at any CG numbers, but am
half considering putting wing tanks in the XS wing rear of the wing spar.
Even two smaller tanks, say 2-3 gallons each in 2 wells, in both wings,
would add 8-12 gallons, or about 2-4 hours more flight time, at a cost of
only about 24 - 36 lbs per wing. Fill could be provided by pump transfer
---From the main tank, hence no extra fuel cap needed.
Interesting food for thought..
Greg
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... check out this page from Wings and Wheels glider supply.
http://wingsandwheels.com/page42.htm It describes how to make a "pilot
relief system" and has the parts available, save the external cathetor,
which are usually available from any decent medical supply house. Size
definitely matters with external cathetors, so it's probably best to let
your wife pick out the correct size........
Hope it helps!
Regards,
John Lawton
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