Well I finally did it. I was flying at 6,500 ft across West Virginia in the 6,000 ft mountains, singing along with a tape cassette, enjoying the beautiful day, when the header tank ran dry. I just plain forgot to pump fuel.

I gained about 500 ft while I slowed to 105 kts. Of course, the fuel pumps were on instantaneously. By the time the engine was running smoothly, I was back to my starting altitude.

I am glad that it was a non event. This was the first time that I had forgotten, not just once but twice to pump fuel.

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Lorn H. 'Feathers' Olsen, MAA, ASMEL, ASES, Comm, Inst
DynaComm, Corp., 248-345-0500, mailto:lorn@dynacomm.us
LNC2, FB90/92, O-320-D1F, 1,400 hrs, N31161, Y47, SE Michigan