I am about to build my fuel tanks and it is time to decide on whether to use flop tubes or fixed fuel pickups and whether to use float or capacitive fuel senders. I am interested in anyone's comments these topics.
I expect it is unlikely that I will do any aerobatics beyond simple positive G maneuvers so it probably doesn't make sense to put in flop tubes. Also, for any maneuvers that really require a flop tube, I would need an inverted oil system as well, which I am not planning on putting in. On the other hand, I can't see any real downside to flop tubes as they may give me flexibility in the future.
With respect to fuel senders, I am leaning toward capacitive, simply because there are no moving parts. I have heard, though, that some people have had trouble calibrating them. They do allow me to put in flop tubes without relocating the float to a different location. Also, if problems arise with capacitive senders, it is possible to install float senders after the fact if necessary. Of course float senders are much easier to find guages that they work with.
I suppose I should just keep it simple and use the tried and true fixed fule pickup with float senders, but I hate to do something that might limit me i the future.
Any comments would be appreciated.
I expect it is unlikely that I will do any aerobatics beyond simple positive G maneuvers so it probably doesn't make sense to put in flop tubes. Also, for any maneuvers that really require a flop tube, I would need an inverted oil system as well, which I am not planning on putting in. On the other hand, I can't see any real downside to flop tubes as they may give me flexibility in the future.
With respect to fuel senders, I am leaning toward capacitive, simply because there are no moving parts. I have heard, though, that some people have had trouble calibrating them. They do allow me to put in flop tubes without relocating the float to a different location. Also, if problems arise with capacitive senders, it is possible to install float senders after the fact if necessary. Of course float senders are much easier to find guages that they work with.
I suppose I should just keep it simple and use the tried and true fixed fule pickup with float senders, but I hate to do something that might limit me i the future.
Any comments would be appreciated.