Quote:
"....figuring your fuel burn wrong or using the wrong fuel, or not checking for water."
"Complex fuel management systems......We have GOT to make sure our fuel systems are clear and easy to use."
"....NOT PANICING is an even bigger help..... STAY CALM, FLY SMOOTH, there is no danger till you get to the ground"
"...learn about picking safe landing sites"
".... the best things to hit and best way to hit them for survival."
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Excellent Hank!
Discussion.....
So can we define then a WWI pressurized fuel system as complex? In my opinion, (
supposition), I would say so. The decision then to replicate this would be a contributing factor in an accident.
What about those cases where WWI replicas installed a modernized fuel system, but suffered a non pilot induced failure in any case?
Would the likely cause in most cases be faulty components and or installation?
Most likely remedy then?... (
Supposition).....
1) Initial choice of a reliable power plant.
2) Strict adherence to established aircraft fuel system practice and procedures as specified in Advisory Circulars AC-65-12A and AC-65.9A.
3) Preflight Inspection!
4) Ongoing maintenance program.