Remi,
I have posted the pics of the long range tank opening and cap for what
they are worth.
I expect the tank to be useful when flying alone as I could probably
make the 5.5 hr extended duration without stops. Which is why I am
not offering it for sale.
A second reason there will be no long range tank when my wife is
flying with me (and I expect that to be most of the time as she enjoys
flying) is because she feels she will need every ounce (gram) of the
80 lb (36 kilo) baggage capacity. So no long range tank shall get
near the Europa if she is flying with me.
Temp was right at 32F/0C this morning at 0800 local (1400 Z) so I'll
be working around the house till things warm up a bit more. I still
hope to get to the hanger to work all afternoon.
Check six,
Bob Borger
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On Dec 7, 2008, at 5:06, Remi Guerner wrote:
> Hi Bob,
> Thank you for your response.
> It looks like your tank and cap are slightly better than mine.
> I made a first flight today with the long range tank installed and
> filled with about 15 liters. The fuel smell in flight was so strong
> that I had to return for a landing after a few minutes. No fuel
> leaks were found, only fuel vapor leaking through the badly sealed
> cap. In the meantime I have received an answer from Roger at the
> factory. He said he has found a better cap and has shipped it to me.
> Wait and see.
>
> Now is the long range tank superfluous? I am not planning to fly
> five hour trips on a regular basis but it is nice to be able to fly
> 2,5 hours to a remote strip with no fuel facility and back home
> without an additional stop. You can also make some savings avoiding
> to purchase high priced avgas most of the time!
> Regards
> Remi
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