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        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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