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Old October 3rd 06, 12:29 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Dave S
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Default NW_Pilot's Trans-Atlantic Flight -- All the scary details...

John Theune wrote:
Bottom line is
that this was a modified system and to hold garmin responsible and use
that are a reason not to have advanced avionics is not good idea.

John


To the contrary.. ferry tanks are are NOT UNCOMMON and this is a
foreseable modification. This is something that should have been
contemplated.. if not by the manufacturer then by the ferry tank
installer/STC holder.

Bottom line is.. a faulty fuel gauge for whatever reason should never
ever cause your whole damn flight instrumentation and display to crash
and reboot. This is a simple, fundamental idea

Dave