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Engine basics => Engine set up tips => Topic started by: Tommy Swonke on December 28, 2016, 06:12:30 AM

Title: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Tommy Swonke on December 28, 2016, 06:12:30 AM
Hey guys!  Tommy from Livingston Tx. here....Back in the mid-60's bladder type  fuel tanks were popular.  Is there any such thing around any more ?
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Brad LaPointe on December 28, 2016, 08:17:45 AM
Yes , most speed limit and all F2D combat flyers use them . For tubing and fittings see Phil Cartier .

If you visit the local combat field you will find plenty of up to date knowledge about using them .

Brad
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: BillLee on December 28, 2016, 09:57:54 AM
Brad, do you think he means "bladder tanks" or just "bladders"?
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Tim Wescott on December 28, 2016, 10:00:00 AM
Brad, do you think he means "bladder tanks" or just "bladders"?

Hmm.  I think when you get to that point in your geezerhood you tend to move over to Stunt, don't you?
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: BillLee on December 28, 2016, 11:19:40 AM
Hmm.  I think when you get to that point in your geezerhood you tend to move over to Stunt, don't you?

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Tommy Swonke on December 30, 2016, 11:50:32 AM
I'm about to start a Voodoo kit build and I'm sure I'll have to decide on which tank to use. At this point I'm sure I'll have some questions about fuel tanks for that model. I'm thinking maybe a Bladder type might be the way to go since it will be an "inside the wing" application  . Any thoughts ?
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Paul Smith on December 30, 2016, 12:38:45 PM
The tank of choice is the pacifier.  Even with the bulging compartment, it's the course of least resistance.  You would be hard-pressed to get a bladder inside a thin wing like the Voodoo without something of a bulge.

You will see lots of World Champion planes with pacifier bulges.