REFLECTOR: sump tank capacity

[Kurt Winker]

Well, honestly... An extra 2.2 gallons of fuel is really of "almost" no benefit if & of itself.  I did it so that the rest of my install would fit. Yes, you Are missing something. Every Velocity and builder are different. 

Kurt. 

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On Nov 19, 2012, at 16:51, Robert  Wood <slvegl99 at aol.com> wrote:

> I don't know why one would want a smaller sump---am I missing something?
> 
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> Bob Wood
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> On Nov 19, 2012, at 6:19 PM, Kurt Winker <nmflyer1 at aol.com> wrote:
> 
>> The thing is, anyone can modify (slightly or otherwise) the sumps for a smaller capacity if desired. My FG sump is about 2.8 gallons.
>> 
>> Kurt
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>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Nov 19, 2012, at 11:13, Robert  Wood <slvegl99 at aol.com> wrote:
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>>> The FG tank holds about 5, the RG is smaller.
>>> 
>>> Bob Wood
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>>> On Nov 19, 2012, at 1:05 PM, "Barry Gibbons" <gibbons at as.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Yes that is about the same as mine.
>>>> Barry
>>>>  
>>>> From: Andrew Ellzey
>>>> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 10:23 PM
>>>> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>>>> Subject: REFLECTOR: sump tank capacity
>>>>  
>>>> Can anyone else with an XLRG tell me what the capacity of our sump tank is. The Velocity XL Series Owners Manual states that it should hold 4 gallons. I drained mine today, and it only held 2.5 gallons.
>>>>  
>>>> Andy Ellzey
>>>> XLRG
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