p.mulwitz(at)worldnet.att
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 Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:45 pm Post subject: [CH601XL] Re: Jim Pellien lost in 601XL crash |
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I don't think the important issue here is the accuracy of fuel
gauges. The important issue is that each pilot is responsible for
insuring he has sufficient fuel for his intended flight with
sufficient reserves to overcome unexpected events in the
flight. This might mean 1/2 hour or 1 hour extra fuel for a given
flight. With sufficient reserves for every flight, it doesn't matter
whether you look at the fuel quantity gauges or merely depend on the
visual inspection of fuel in the tanks before takeoff.
I am saddened that Jim paid the ultimate price for failing on this
most basic of pilot responsibilities. I am sure his fuel problems
were complicated by the location where his engine quit. I have been
to that airport (many years ago) and it is very difficult to land and
take off from because of the surrounding hills and trees.
If my count is correct, this is the third Zodiac XL to have a fatal
crash this year. I don't think this is a reasonable number
considering how few of these planes are flying. While I believe the
design is sound, I think all of us should be paying special attention
to flight safety issues until this streak of bad events comes to an end.
Paul
XL fuselage
At 02:32 PM 11/21/2006, you wrote:
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It is said that the fuel gauge is the least accurate instrument in an
airplane.
-- Craig
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