Pillar Point Avionics makes a great little fuel controller.  It
automatically transfers fuel like other systems.  But, it also 1. Allows
you to "top off" the header prior to takeoff/landing 2. Allow you to
select automatic transfer from one side for balance, etc.  3. Detects
and empty wing tank, shuts off the pump, and indicates the empty tank
with flashing light.

The system can be driven by their optical sensors, mechanical float
switches (ala Rick Argente), or an electronic fuel probe (myself).  This
is the best system I have seen.  If you have the electrical skills, Bill
Harrelson built a nice system (although I believe it does not indicate
dry tanks).

http://ppavionics.com/XFR.htm


Regards,
Clark Baker
N250JF
LNC2 360, 550hrs


>>   I was planning on cutting the panel so that you can see the fuel
transfer lines to the header tank.  Without doing that, how do you know
when the wing tanks are dry??  I doubt you can hear any change in the
transfer pumps?  Appreciate any practical info, as I would prefer to
leave this out of the panel.
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