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Old January 7th 06, 08:04 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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In article , Paul Tomblin wrote:
And take a look at that fiendishly complicated fuel system. I have enough
trouble remembering to switch from left to right and back again. Look at
all those little stop-cocks!


Ah, yes, he had five tanks -- three in wings and two in fwd fuselage, and
had to keep all five in balance. Now that was a fun job. /tongue-in-cheek

-Dan