Fuel Flow Discussion, Moved from Float Mounting

[JimParker256]

Matt, add me to the list of folks who would like more details on the issue you encountered. Sounds like something the entire Bearhawk community needs to better understand.

[MitchG]

Very interested as well. I'm at a bit of a loss to understand this cause. Thanks!

[Nev]

Same here, I’d appreciate any discussion to learn more about this.

[svyolo]

I am interested to learn a lot more about this, if you don't mind.

[zkelley2]

short story; Running on "Both" without having interconnecting tanks. Pressure differential between the tanks caused fuel flow stoppage.

If you dont mind its probably worth doing a post on this. It's an issue that is addressed in certified aircraft and rarely in experimental.

And since fuel related issues are the #1 experimental problem, it's worth discussing.

[MattS]

short story; Running on "Both" without having interconnecting tanks. Pressure differential between the tanks caused fuel flow stoppage.

[JJohnston]

Did you determine the cause of the engine failure?

[MattS]

I had a hard landing after an engine failure late last year. This is a Quickbuild bearhawk and we did not reinforce any of the fuselage. We followed the suggestions of Clamar and Mark WhatsApp Image 2019-09-29 at 1.10.04 PM (4).jpeg . Ripped the floats off but very little damage to the fuselage. WhatsApp Image 2020-01-17 at 8.46.26 PM (1).jpeg

[jaredyates]

The following posts are relocated from a discussion about mounting floats, to make it easier to find and discuss.