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07-25-2007, 02:06 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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A question on fuel pick-up
I have a recurrent question. Since the fuel pick up tube is in the inboard part of the tanks, since fuel is free of moving inside and since we'll have a fuel tank selector (right OR left, I suppose), how can engine run during a 2 minutes or longer right or left turn?
In other words: in a prolonged left/right turn, while using left/right tank, all fuel "falls" outboard and fuel pick up tube can't "drink".
Maybe, I'm missing something...
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07-25-2007, 02:40 AM
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In other words: in a prolonged left/right turn, while using left/right tank, all fuel "falls" outboard and fuel pick up tube can't "drink".
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And where is the ball during this turn  |
07-25-2007, 05:22 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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coordinated turn
If your turn is coordinated (not slipping), then the fuel will be in exactly the same place as in straight and level flight. If you side-slip for two minutes and you are low on fuel, yes you could unport the fuel pickup.
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07-25-2007, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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 I felt myself very stupid!
Anyway, thank-you! I will sleep better...
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RV4 IO-320, Catto 3-blade, Christen, I-BILT
Flight time: 1 hour
Status: test flights
www.rv4.it
ROME, Italy
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RV9A O-320 D1A, Hartzell C/S prop, slider, I-PRCA
Flight time: 350 hours
Status: SOLD
http://nuke.rv9.it
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07-25-2007, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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don't worry i had the same question, but hadn't asked it.  |
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