Dual 15 gal tanks don't belong in an Ercoupe... I know no Ercoupe owner wealthy enough to afford 30 gals of avgas in one shot!!! ; - ) Eliacim
> > Roger, > > When those 15 gallon tanks were first produced and STCd, it was a lot > harder > to find instruments and radios that fit the Coupe's panel depth. That is > greatly relieved these days. > > It's no minor matter to sit longer than 18 gallons at 5.4 gph, let alone > the > extra sitting time you get if you fly high and lean the engine. (6 > gallons > reserve) > > And, just where does fuel from the wing tanks gush if they are breached in > an accident? All outside or would some or much of it come inside through > the wing root? > > For me, I like Fred's design. > > Both have advantages and disadvantages. > > Ed > > >
