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Old September 16th 07, 06:10 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ian
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On 15 Sep, 20:45, J a c k wrote:
Ian wrote:
And as much sense as people who don't wear parachutes in a certified
Mooney? Seriously, why not?


They are just too busy flying beyond the range allowed by their fuel
[the number one cause of accidents] to worry abut jumping out when
they've done so.


I am amazed that nobody seems to have come up with a really reliable
fuel gauge for light aircraft. I know it's a fairly small market, but
aviation prices are high: I'd have thought it would be worth
somebody's time.

Ian