Return-Path: Received: from spdmgaab.compuserve.com ([149.174.206.135]) by ns1.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-64832U3500L350S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Fri, 28 Apr 2000 12:59:52 -0400 Received: (from mailgate@localhost) by spdmgaab.compuserve.com (8.9.3/8.9.3/SUN-1.9) id NAA15664 for lancair.list@olsusa.com; Fri, 28 Apr 2000 13:05:38 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 13:05:20 -0400 From: Lynda Frantz Subject: Safety Sender: Lynda Frantz To: Marvin Kaye Message-ID: <200004281305_MC2-A304-4E98@compuserve.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Disposition: inline X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> >By staying personally involved with my fuel situation, I'll never be surprised by a failure that lets my header run dry.< How true. However the auto fuel transfer debate on this subject lacks one important element -- SAFETY. The fact is that runningn out of fuel, stall/spins, and flying into weather beyound the pilots or aircrafts capabilities are the threads that run through just about every fatality. If you avoid the "big three" your chances of surviving this great sport are vastly improved. If you have a header tank, install either a auto transfer system or an annunciator when the header fuel is less than 45 minutes. I have both. Your work load will be lower, your flight will be more enjoyable, when your friend flys your aircraft you will not be up all night wondering if he remembered to flick that switch and my insurance rates will be more affordable. This month I lost another acquaintance on his way to Sun'n Fun. It is speculated that he flew into low visibilities, became disoriented and contacted the ground at a steep angle. Fatalities two (father and son). They lacked both an attitude indicator and turn and bank. They had a GPS though. We must assume that humans make mistakes and advise accordingly. Be aware of the "big three" and spend the time and dollars where they will produce the most return. My Lancair header has a fuel quantity probe, an auto transfer and an annunciator header fuel low hooked to a master warning. Do I have a moving map? Nope, I couldn't afford that next level of safety although I would recommend one if asked. We need to get our priorities right. Safety first!!! Jim Frantz >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>