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eskflyer(at)lvcisp.com
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Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:39 pm Post subject: wing tank model 2-3

I am looking for a wingtank for the Model 2 -3 ,     13.5 gallon   needs to 

be a left tank .



Wahoo supposed to snow this weekend will be fun on skis for some of us .



John Perry

Float Flyr

Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 2704
Location: Campbellton, Newfoundland

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 7:19 pm Post subject: wing tank model 2-3

John:



My plane has a 6 Gal U.S. tank on the left side and a 13.5 Gal. U.S. on the

right.  I was wondering if you can think of a good reason for this

configuration....



Noel



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runwayrex(at)juno.com
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Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 7:43 pm Post subject: wing tank model 2-3

When I bought my model 3 kit in 1990, I did all the option paperwork with Dan Denney at Oshkosh. He recommended I go with 6 gallons on my side and 13 on the right because we often fly solo and the extra fuel on the right side helps to balance things out. A couple months into the project, I sent the six gallon tank back and replaced it with another 13. I'm glad I did. I've never noticed an imbalance when flying solo. 

Rex in Michigan 

  

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John:



My plane has a 6 Gal U.S. tank on the left side and a 13.5 Gal. U.S. on the

right.  I was wondering if you can think of a good reason for this

configuration....



Noel



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eskflyer(at)lvcisp.com
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Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 7:46 pm Post subject: wing tank model 2-3

Noel

My only guess is builder did not want more weight ?. I have the 10 gallon 

front tank and 13.5 gallon right tank and would really like a left tank also 

for those LONNNNNG flight days when i want to go far and fuel is not 

available .



Fly safe

John Perry

Float Flyr

Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 2704
Location: Campbellton, Newfoundland

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject: wing tank model 2-3

What I have is the 6 and the 13.5 with a header of 2 Gal. ( all U.S.)  I've

had flights of 3 hr with a good half hr. of reserve but at the low speeds of

these planes that's not a lot of range.  I generally carry another 12 gal in

the right float if I'm going any distance.  3 Gal U.S. Jerry cans are great

for that.



Noel



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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:34 am Post subject: wing tank model 2-3

Noel,



In the early days of small instrument panel and panel tank kitfoxes, the 

wing tanks were available options.  The tanks were in two sizes as you 

mention.  My guess is that with the light weights of the early airplanes, it 

was considered wise to put the large tank on the mostly empty passenger seat 

side and the small tank on the pilot side for lateral ballance.



Lowell

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dave

Joined: 22 Sep 2006
Posts: 1382

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:47 am Post subject: wing tank model 2-3

Lowell,

What do you think of a tank that could be mounted behind the seat ?

Custon made of course but you could get I would guess 5 to 10 gal capacity 

there.

I have taken may times 3  of the 2 imp container there.  so an extra 30 

litres or so.

My Baggage sack is tie wrapped in  with eyelets in the canvas not velcro-ed 

like some.

I have thought of making a new baggage compartment that is solid with a side 

door and might do this winter.



My floats are handy for extra fuel cans as well.

Dave



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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:20 pm Post subject: wing tank model 2-3

Dave,



Sounds like a doable idea.  I have an aluminum header tank a bit larger than 

the original supplied in the kit. It is mounted aft of the baggage sack and 

does affect CG more than if mounted directly behind the seat as the newer 

header tanks are.   It seems to me that it would be much easier to put fuel 

there for extended range than in the wing which would require some serious 

fabric work.  It seems to me that it could work as an enlarged header tank.



Lowell  N96KL



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roncarolnikko(at)hotmail.
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject: wing tank model 2-3

The weights and balance might be a challenge, but I saw a rear mounted tank 

at Arlington this year.  I'll try to attach a picture or three.  Ron NB Ore

[quote]From: "dave" <dave(at)cfisher.com>

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Subject: Re: wing tank model 2-3

Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:47:06 -0500






Lowell,

What do you think of a tank that could be mounted behind the seat ?

Custon made of course but you could get I would guess 5 to 10 gal capacity 

there.

I have taken may times 3  of the 2 imp container there.  so an extra 30 

litres or so.

My Baggage sack is tie wrapped in  with eyelets in the canvas not velcro-ed 

like some.

I have thought of making a new baggage compartment that is solid with a 

side door and might do this winter.



My floats are handy for extra fuel cans as well.

Dave



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dave

Joined: 22 Sep 2006
Posts: 1382

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:29 am Post subject: wing tank model 2-3

Ron, Thanks for those pics of the rear tank.

Looks like a fair size.



I have a dash tank and 2  6 gal tanks in wings. When on floats I am 

restricted to about 3.5 hours and a bit.

I can take gas in floats but an extra  5 to 10 gals behind seat would extend 

me 1 to 2  hours . So i can fly in 3 hours and still have enough for return 

without refueling.



Dave

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