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How does fuel (safely) get from the tank to the engine?



 
 
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Old November 26th 08, 12:27 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default How does fuel (safely) get from the tank to the engine?

On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:11:12 -0800 (PST), Bob Kuykendall
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On Nov 25, 2:53*pm, "Maxwell" #$$9#@%%%.^^^ wrote:

Do any of the experimental aircraft designs use just a simple hose with a
weight that follows the fuel...


Yes. It's called a "flop tube."

Thanks, Bob K.


They are getting a little pricey lately, around $55 at Aircraft Spruce
 




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