Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #44373
From: randy echtinaw <rjechtinaw@toast.net>
Subject: Fuel system
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 18:58:54 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Gentlemen,
  Because a large majority of homebuilt problems are fuel related I am trying to make my system as simple as possible. This is a biplane with a 20 gal. and a 10 gal. tank in front of the inst. panel, RX-8 engine.
The only "known" problem I have at the moment is my fuel return. I would like it to return to the main tank only. This would mean burning off 2-3 gallons from the main tank before switching to the 2nd tank. But, this might mean I am setting myself up for a future "pilot error" in fuel management. If I return to both tanks I would need another selector and cockpit control which is making the system more complicated and, again, potential "pilot error." So, suggestions . . .
Thank you very much,
Randy

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