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Old December 8th 08, 06:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
Ross
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Default This is why you should never trust your fuel gages

Sam Spade wrote:
Ross wrote:



I like my engine performance tables and a stop watch, Pretty accurate.


That only works if you truly know how many gallons were in the tank at
takeoff.


Correct. also it is my plane so I know how long each trip was and I also
have a conservative factor. I get a "reset" each time I fill up. On long
trips I always start out with a full tank.

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Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
KSWI