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Subject: RE: [LML] Out of Fuel (header)
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For my information, what's the fuel flow rate, i.e., how long does it take
to get useable fuel into the header tank and how long does it take to fill
the tank? (Assume 12 gallons more or less.)

Bob Mitchell
Lancair 320
N56SH

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From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Lorn
H Olsen
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 10:28 AM
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Subject: [LML] Out of Fuel (header)

Well I finally did it. I was flying at 6,500 ft across West Virginia  
in the 6,000 ft mountains, singing along with a tape cassette,  
enjoying the beautiful day, when the header tank ran dry. I just plain  
forgot to pump fuel.

I gained about 500 ft while I slowed to 105 kts. Of course, the fuel  
pumps were on instantaneously. By the time the engine was running  
smoothly, I was back to my starting altitude.

I am glad that it was a non event. This was the first time that I had  
forgotten, not just once but twice to pump fuel.

--
Lorn H. 'Feathers' Olsen, MAA, ASMEL, ASES, Comm, Inst
DynaComm, Corp., 248-345-0500, mailto:lorn@dynacomm.us
LNC2, FB90/92, O-320-D1F, 1,400 hrs, N31161, Y47, SE Michigan


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