Pietenpol-List: Decision

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 5:08 pm

Original Posted By: "w b evans"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: DecisionPieters,Am at the point of decision as to whether I go with a single nose tank, not as yet fabricated, or a nose and c/s tank. The wing tank has a capacity of 9.3gals and/ or the nose tank could be 10 gals w/ c/s tank or 16 gal without the c/s tank.There are positives and negatives either way.If both tanks are available, use the wing tank with a passenger. When solo use only the nose tank. There are many other factors I'm sure but I would appreciate some noise on this subject as decision time is now. If both tanks are available I could almost fly from La to see the fisherman.Corky________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 5:35 pm

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Corky,Since I used to fly U/L's with always keeping an eye on the 5 gallons, withthis Piet I put a 10 gal center section tank, and a 14 gallon nose tank.Went to the 100LL gas guy the other day and it cost $45.00 to top up.Whew!! Oh well, I know they are there, even though I don't have to fillthem.I may be able to reach the fisherman from Northern NJ!!!!!walt evansNX140DL----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 1:35 pm

Original Posted By: Seibert Bob-r18643
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: DecisionWhen I was a kid I had one for my car (a Model A). 'Very dangerous...used it (once) on the highway...Stopped traffic for a while until the smoke cleared...Carl V.________________________________________________________________________________