Hi Richard
To comply with the LAA regulations i did fit a sight tube, but I kept
it to the minimum length i could get away with,
It comes up between the strb seat and tunnel and runs up the seat backrest
then routed over the top of the tank to the
Cobra filler pipe,
I calibrated it on the ground and it gives a accurate reading and is
helpful to watch the clear pipe filling up
towards the cobra when my tank is nearly full, But is not much use in the
air
I also know exactly how much fuel is in the aircraft before putting any
more in which is helpful, have included a couple of pics to give you the
idea of what was done,
regards
Ivor
G-IVER
On 31 October 2011 10:18, Richard Churchill-Coleman <
richard.churchill-coleman@sky.com> wrote:
> Martin
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> That sounds interesting - do you have a Mod for your sight gauge that you
> can share with us? - obtaining prototype Mod details from LAA is always a
> bit hit and miss....
>
> Richard C-C
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> On 31 October 2011 09:37, Martin Olliver <martflynut@aol.com> wrote:
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>> I believe a mod exists to fit a sender with a screw top fitting to allow
>> dipping of the tank. Still not a good option if you over fill the tank!
>> My solution the same problem is to fit a sight gauge (tube) Fitted beside
>> and low down the filler neck. The plastic sight tube being as short as
>> possible the rest being aliminum tube. This should make replacing the tube
>> easy the rest is fit and forget. When you come to fill up with fuel you
>> will know how much you have and how much to put in. A problem with Europa's
>> not to be underestimated. It will not be of much use if you are very low on
>> fuel but as I have a fuel flow indicator and virtual tank this can be
>> calculated with ease with a margin of extra fuel for safety.
>> Good luck
>> Martin.
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