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Old April 17th 05, 07:13 AM
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On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 03:23:30 GMT, George Patterson
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Mortimer Schnerd, RN wrote:
George Patterson wrote:

An empty gas tank is much more explosive than one with fuel in it.


Yes, but then there's nothing to burn.


James said "explosion."


But an empty tank full of fumes is above the UEL and is unlikely to
cause an explosion or fire in a crash. If the tank ruptures the fumes
will most likely dissipate quickly.

If I have to go down hard, I'd much rather do it with empty tanks, but
being paranoid about fuel I'd probably even have gas in the thermos
bottle. :-))

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

George Patterson
There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the
mashed potatoes.


 




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