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Re: Q2 Vrs Q200

Sam, I didn't see anything on how to convert a Q2 to a Q200. Only how to convert a Q2 to a EJ22. Did I miss something on the site? Danny Creech Sam Hoskins <shoskins@...> wrote:

By Danny Creech <dannycreech@...> · #25497 ·

Re: Larger fuel tank under seat + higher cabin headroom.

When you add it up like that I can clearly see that is really plenty of fuel, I'd be hard pressed to fly that long without a stop somewhere but I like the idea of extra range to fly around weather, if

By Christopher <qdf_files@...> · #25496 ·

Re: Fuel Tanks

Darrell, if the tank is already built, why don't you do a manometer test on it to see if it leaks. If it does, cut a hole in the top and do the wet epoxy layer as was described on this list. The

By Ron Triano <rondefly@...> · #25495 ·

Re: Fuel Tanks

This is jut one of those things the bugs me. You cannot see under the tank to see if it leaked or not , I am glad to hear that some of the guys flew with auto gas for awhile and had no problems. I

By Darrell Daniels <log@...> · #25493 ·

Re: Fuel Tanks

I did not build my airplane so what would be your recommendation Would you just put the auto fuel in and fly or cut some holes in the top of the tank and seal it with something. Thanks Darrell

By Darrell Daniels <log@...> · #25494 ·

Re: Fuel Tanks

I recall hearing that Rutan and the EZ guys went to the very light fiberglass cloth like they use on RC models to give the extra epoxy coats on the inside of the tank some structure and to reduce the

By Dave Richardson <dave@...> · #25492 ·

Re: Larger fuel tank under seat + higher cabin headroom.

Are you planning to fly nonstop LAX to NYC frequently? If so, Sam's setup wouldn't work for you. Just don't put a tank OVER the wing like one of our dearly departed did. j.

By JAMES MASAL · #25500 ·

Re: Fuel Tanks

The archives will also show that "sloshing compound" is a big NO-NO. Sloshing compound is for metal tanks, and I suspect a poor application, even there. Like Bob F. said, paint on some extra epoxy.

By Sam Hoskins <shoskins@...> · #25491 ·

Re: Fuel Tanks

An aluminum tank makes absolutely no sense to me. What problem are you trying to fix? Everything is there in the plans to get it right. To keep the tank from developing pinhole leaks, paint on a

By Sam Hoskins <shoskins@...> · #25490 ·

Re: Larger fuel tank under seat + higher cabin headroom.

Christopher, I have 32 gallons, which gives me a 750+ mile range. I did endeavor to keep the tanks as large as possible, but the header and main are close to stock. I think the Q-200 plans did call

By Sam Hoskins <shoskins@...> · #25489 ·

Re: Fuel Tanks

Here's one more data point for you Darrell. My Q200 has been flying for more than 8 years using auto gas when I am at home and 100LL away on a trip. My tanks are made of Safe-T-Poxy. I have also had a

By bfarnam@... · #25488 ·

Re: Fuel Tanks

I'm going to cut & shape the aluminium myself, but may get it professionally welded (& pressure tested) I will then reconstruct the composite seat over the top so that the end result will be an

By Allan Farr <afarr@...> · #25484 ·

Larger fuel tank under seat + higher cabin headroom.

Anyone here ever hear of anyone making the fuel tank taller in their Q to fit more fuel in (solo flying) and then extending the top of the canopy to make enough room for the pilot so he doesn't hit

By Christopher <qdf_files@...> · #25487 ·

Re: Fuel Tanks

I have had the same thoughts, and after lots of excellent advice from various Q-Listers I am going for aluminium for my main tank. I will leave some of the composite tank structure in place

By Allan Farr <afarr@...> · #25479 ·

Re: Emporia

That is what I was thinking. Give me an address with ZIP. You can e-mail me at !flashq@... Joseph

By Joseph Snow <1flashq@...> · #25483 ·

Re: 6-pack mods

Well I'm from the deep deep south (NZ) Allan F

By Allan Farr <afarr@...> · #25477 ·

Re: Q2 Vrs Q200

Danny there is additional reinforcement in back of the firewall behind each engine mount. I think the details are in the resources link to the website. Peter H _____ From:

By Peter Harris <peterjfharris@...> · #25482 ·

Re: Emporia

Are you booked direct to Emporia, or some other destination close by? Joseph

By Joseph Snow <1flashq@...> · #25481 ·

Re: Fuel Tanks

Are you making your own aluminium tanks Darrell Daniels

By Darrell Daniels <log@...> · #25480 ·

Fuel Tanks

I have been searching the archives as I am still not satisfied with the idea that fuel can leak through you tank and into the foam of you airplane . I also wan to burn auto fuel . After all of my

By Darrell Daniels <log@...> · #25478 ·

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