What happens when you loose a Fuel Cap on your Plane? Dangerous Mistake, and Lesson learned.

Got distracted and left my fuel cap on top of the wing, I was surprised at how quickly I lost a lot of fuel, dangerous embarrassing mistake, after the mistake I added a couple of new airstrips in Costa Rica, I never landed before, enjoy.
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[@christinayoung1]

This happened to me once. I accidentally left the fuel cap of my Super Cub on top of my wing after refueling, I was distracted. It fell off when I took off from McCarthy, Alaska. I flew south over the remote Bagley ice field, then to the southern tip of Kayak Island in the Gulf of Alaska where I landed on the beach to do some hiking. It wasn’t until I flew into the Cordova, Alaska town strip to refuel that I noticed that the cap was missing! Luckily I had only lost a few extra gallons, not anywhere close to the amount that you did! Even though I flew almost 200 miles! I certainly double check the caps now every time I gas up! A spare cap is also in my spare parts kit. It sure came in handy then!

[@elacayo9665]

Gracias por compartir sus experiencias, saludos desde San José.

[@maddygun]

Did you found a new fuel cap? looks so remote there think there is not a alot of spare parts around there? Airstrips look incredible, have save trip...

[@motoadveBackcountry182]

Found it on the rwy , it would have been a nightmare to get one.

[@daffidavit]

Many years ago back around 1970 I was working as a new "line boy", a term given back in the day to young men who drove fuel trucks who fueled the general aviation airplanes. One day, a pilot asked me to fuel his low wing Camanche. Being new, I thought I'd do him a favor and leave both fuel caps uncapped to prove to him that I topped off both of his tanks. The next thing I heard from other pilots was that a local pilot had to make an immediate landing because he took off with both fuel caps leaving them banging around on small chains. I learned my lesson, but I'm sure he also learned his.

[@kenolson998]

No didn’t mention if you found your fuel cap or had to get a new one.😊

[@motoadveBackcountry182]

Found it on the rwy

[@sky-11]

Hey Larry you coming to fun and sun in April ?

[@motoadveBackcountry182]

Not this year

[@cougarlove8542]

Where in Guanacaste is this airport?

[@motoadveBackcountry182]

Between Santa Cruz and 27 de Abril

[@cougarlove8542]

@@motoadveBackcountry182 I found it by road. Sure would be a great location for a fly in community. Plenty of room to expand.