I am told that adult incontinence nappies are quite successful for long
flights in gliders. The same would apply to Europas!
John Anselmi
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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