REFLECTOR:Low fuel light

Sat, 26 Jul 2003 18:22:04 EDT

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On my XL, the only time I ever see any low fuel flashing light is at 10,500 
feet or so. That has happened twice, once over Southern California going over 
the mountains, and once here in Florida seeking a way past a thunderstorm. In 
both cases I was at cruise, but obviously had an increased angle of attack due 
to thin air at altitude (or so I thought). The warning light would flash on 
for a second then be off for 5-10 seconds then flash again. As soon as I started 
a descent the light remained off.

I attrubuted this to "mushing along" a bit at high altitude and reduced air 
speed causing high pressure on the vent line.  Maybe just a stupid thought, but 
it gave me confidence to remain at that altitude and complete the flight that 
I wanted to. 

Bob Wood

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warning light would flash on for a second then be off for 5-10 seconds then=20=
flash again. As soon as I started a descent the light remained off. 
 
I attrubuted this to "mushing along" a bit at high altitude and reduced air=20=
speed causing high pressure on the vent line.&nbsp; Maybe just a stupid thou=
ght, but it gave me confidence to remain at that altitude and complete the f=
light that I wanted to. 
 
Bob Wood</HTML>

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