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Ed,

I'm not sure that I am a learned one, but here goes my 2 cents worth!

I am planning almost the exact same fuel configuration as you describe, with
the exception that I am only keeping the leading edge dry forward of the
joggle on the top skin (similar to the current fast build).

>1. The wing is so narrow at its outboard ends.<
No narrower(shallower) than a 360 extended fuel wing. One must be very
careful when fueling (no guerillas allowed), it is always best fuel it
yourself. I also plan to install a 'bash plate' on the lower skin. I am not
finished yet, so I cannot address the "splashing".
>2. BL165/BL171<
I had this discussion with Steve Lorentzen at the factory a couple of years
ago. He saw no problem going to BL171 with fuel when also installing
winglets.
>2a. Fuel probe inaccuracy.<
Should be minimal.
>2b. Pitot tube location.<
I plan to locate mine on the winglet(also discussed with Steve Lorentzen).
AOA Port on the opposite winglet.

>FYI II. Inboard aft three bays (aileron pushrod tube).<
My only concern is to make sure that the e-glass tube for the aileron
pushrod is the CORRECT (not too big, not too small) size at the BL25.5 rib.
The manual indicates final sizing when setting up the aileron controls in
the fuselage (after wing closing).

Bill George
LIV-P N49BG ?% Complete





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