REFLECTOR: fire warning (was explosion)

[Jim Agnew]

Yes it is unusual, and there have been lengthly discussions
about them.

Jim

--- Scott Derrick <scott@tnstaafl.net> wrote:
> I thought all Velocity's had a fuel cutoff at the sump
> tank, 
> controllable from the pilot seat?  Is mine unusual?
> 
> Scott
> 
> Jim Agnew wrote:
> > Well Ronnie, I don't think that I'm crazy and long ago
> I
> > installed a "POSSIBLE FIRE DETECTION system" in my aft
> > cowling.  
> > 
> > Is the Velocity a time bomb, no, however it does have
> what
> > in my opinion is a serious defect in the lack of a fuel
> > cutoff.  If you do get a fire you have two choices,
> keep
> > the engine running and if it is a gas fire keep pumping
> gas
> > into the fire or shut your engine down and try to get
> on
> > the ground as soon as possible.  One problem, the prop
> will
> > probably windmill and keep pumping gas into the fire.
> > 
> > Now you know why I have a fuel cutoff valve in the
> plane on
> > the inside of the engine bulkhead.
> > 
> > It is an individual choice and you have either not
> thought
> > about the problem or have dismissed it. Others see that
> > there is a potential problem and are looking for
> solutions
> > and that is exactly what the reflector is for.
> > 
> > Jim
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- Tom Martino <tmartino@troubleshooter.com> wrote:
> > 
> >>Thank God the general public doesn't ready these
> >>postings!  A window in
> >>the firewall to see a fire?  Are we going mad?
> >> 
> >>It sounds as if Velocities are flying time bombs just
> >>waiting to burst
> >>into flames.  Come on ... lets get real.
> >> 
> >>We should put all of our efforts into preventing fires
> to
> >>begin with,
> >>then we should explore realistic detection equipment
> that
> >>won't require
> >>peaking through a freekin window behind the back seat.
> >> 
> >>I can jus imagine how that window will go over with my
> >>passengers:
> >> 
> >>"Tom, isn't that nice a rear window!"
> >> 
> >>Oh that, I put it there to spot flames in the engine
> >>compartment.
> >> 
> >>After fire detection, perhaps a fire suppression system
> >>would be in
> >>order.
> >> 
> >>Are Velocities that prone to fire?  Are we
> exaggerating? 
> >>
> >> 
> >>Back on the topic of a window ... ever see your oven
> >>glass when smoke
> >>and fire actually erupt in the oven.  It goes black
> from
> >>soot.
> >> 
> >>I have to believe that there are other modifications we
> >>can do besides a
> >>fire window.
> >> 
> >> 
> >>
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > =====
> > James F. Agnew
> > Jim_Agnew_2@Yahoo.Com
> > Tampa, FL
> > Velocity 173 Elite Aircraft Completed
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James F. Agnew
Jim_Agnew_2@Yahoo.Com
Tampa, FL
Velocity 173 Elite Aircraft Completed