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Allen Gandy



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:04 pm    Post subject: Adding Fuel Reply with quote


Recognizing that a lot of designs evolve over time due to lessons
learned and, particularily in aviation, designs are the way they are for
good reasons. Having said that, why aren't there designs for a
re-fueling system that uses a single connection from an external fuel
source's pump to the aircraft (conveniently located in the fuselage?)
that will safely add fuel to two wing tanks, instead of refueling
through tank caps on top of the wings?


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:59 pm    Post subject: Adding Fuel Reply with quote


At 04:03 PM 1/10/2006, you wrote:
Quote:
Having said that, why aren't there designs for a
re-fueling system that uses a single connection from an external fuel
source's pump to the aircraft (conveniently located in the fuselage?)

With aircraft the secondary concern, (after safety,) is usually
weight. Everything is done to remove extraneous weight so as to increase
payload. Once you have sufficient payload and fuel you can then start
thinking about adding complexity. The question is, what is sufficient
payload and fuel? I'm guessing some of the new very light jets will have
features we take for granted in our cars, such as single point fueling and
the like.
The Kitfox claim to fame is short field performance, where weight
is the enemy; though I've seen some Kitfox's that were definitely NOT
designed or built with short field performance in mind.
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99.9% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.


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Graeme Toft



Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:23 pm    Post subject: Adding Fuel Reply with quote


This is an interesting topic and one that is close to my heart. I am
currently discussing fail safe options for refueling with Recreational
Aviation Australia as at present no such engineering or design systems
are madatory on recreational aircraft or for that matter general
aviation aircraft. Where ever humans have interaction with machinery we
need all the help we can get. A single point fuel system or a flap valve
in the filler throat are both great ideas. Im amazed since my incident
how many people have either phoned me, email me or told directly that at
one time or another they have left the fuel cap off.
Regards
Graeme Toft


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