Nice tutorial! What a country! General aviation where private citizens can fly and travel freely, fuel at $3/Gallon (at least it used to be), 100LL AvGas, fuel pumps, shut off switches, fire extinguishers, eye wash emergency station, spill mitigation kits - - - awesome!
I would highly recommend using some heavy-duty gloves when performing the actual refuelling, especially when retracting the fuel hose into its receptacle to avoid chaffing fingers etc.
@@tofuComputer Some people choose to wear gloves. This isn't much different than pumping fuel for your car. I do wear gloves when pumping Jet-A fuel because that smell does not wash off easily.
@@paulduty536 Thanks. And yes, I wondered because even pumping gas in my car can get messy. And when I drove a bus several years ago the diesel smell was so bad that if you didn't wear gloves you couldn't get rid of the smell.
@@GleimAviation Thanks, I turn "OFF" my cell/smart phone when fueling. I'm seeing so many folks on UA-cam, creating videos with their smartphone, on aviation refueling safety; within a few feet from active fueling while those fumes are exiting the tank. Even though you are not talking on your smartphone, it is constantly "pinging" the cell tower with quite a lot of RF energy. Thanks for your reply, Bob
@@bobclarie Hi Bob, the issue is less about phones causing fires (they don't), and more about the distraction from fueling. The FCC has said that there is no link between cell phone use and explosions at gas pumps.
@@bobclarie care to quantify "quite a lot of RF energy"? Cell phones are limited to a *maximum* EIRP of 30dBm, or 1 watt. Modern cell phones typically emit a fraction of that. The towers they're transmitting to and receiving from run at 500 watts. A cell tower half a mile away is blasting you and your plane with more RF energy than the phone in your pocket. Cell towers aren't a common sight on aircraft property, so a more realistic scenario is the guy or gal a few hundred feet away keying up to get their clearance or talk to ground. Typical general aviation COMM radios run at least 8 watts, some run more, airliners run a lot more. You're certainly free to turn off your phone during fueling, but it's 100% not necessary. The largest fire risk from using a phone during fueling is distraction leading to overfilling the tanks, which does pose a real fire hazard. Leave it in the plane or keep it in your pocket; just don't fiddle with it while you're doing important things like fueling or flying.
You bought 10 gallons, only used 3 and then 5 on the other wing. This is confusing, why not just buy 8 gallons? Did you lose money by not using all 10 gallons? Also why does one wing get more fuel?
10 gallons was the estimated amount of fuel we needed, when in fact, we needed 8 gallons to top up the two tanks to full. One wing already had more fuel than the other, hence why.
@@joannemourched261 they are totally connected by pipes. the wings are hollow inside, which contain the tanks and all of the piping. The piping then runs through the fuselage. Source: pilot and I have worked on aircraft with a mechanic, and have seen the fuel system first hand.
@@joannemourched261 oh, but they are. Fuel is stored wherever the aircraft has space and it is piped to the fuel selector and engine(s) depending on aircraft type.
Helpful for any student pilot. I'll be flying solo more often so I'll need to be comfortable with all of that.
Nice tutorial! What a country! General aviation where private citizens can fly and travel freely, fuel at $3/Gallon (at least it used to be), 100LL AvGas, fuel pumps, shut off switches, fire extinguishers, eye wash emergency station, spill mitigation kits - - - awesome!
I would highly recommend using some heavy-duty gloves when performing the actual refuelling, especially when retracting the fuel hose into its receptacle to avoid chaffing fingers etc.
Not a bad idea to take extra precautions.
Not only that, but it’s AV gas or Jet-A is really harmful in the long run if it gets on your skin
he´s a man
Please advise where I can get 100LL for $3.30 per gallon.
Great vid.👍
Why do you dump the fuel sample? I expected that you would just put it back in the tank.
Right...every little bit helps 😂
Nice video
Step One, put on a blindfold so you can't see the price at the pump! Applies primarily in the EU and now the United States.
Just looked at a couple places I considered flying. 10 bucks a gallon.
How the fuel smells?
Thank you so much
How are you supposed to know how much fuel you put in the first tank unless you run back and forth checking?
Look at the totalizer. The numbers are pretty big. If your view is blocked then you'll need someone to check while you pump, or go back and forth.
@@GleimAviation Ok, makes sense. Do you ever have a problem with spillage and/or stinky hands? Do you carry gloves?
@@tofuComputer Some people choose to wear gloves. This isn't much different than pumping fuel for your car. I do wear gloves when pumping Jet-A fuel because that smell does not wash off easily.
@@paulduty536 Thanks. And yes, I wondered because even pumping gas in my car can get messy. And when I drove a bus several years ago the diesel smell was so bad that if you didn't wear gloves you couldn't get rid of the smell.
If you didn't fake the vision test for your medical, then you just read the gauge.
what kind of plane is this?
Direct Fly Alto 100
OK so what as the grade and lead content of the first 2 or 3 gallons (that was in the fuel hose and the pump)?
This looks like Palatka Airport! 28J
It sure is!
How much does this thing costs
@121 00 AVgas (100 LL) is about $7.80/gallon now, at my airport. This fillup would have cost $63 today
What are the safety rules regarding the use of smartphones during the fueling of your aircraft ? Thanks, Bob
Hi Bob, while there isn't a hard "rule," everyone should avoid distractions and mitigate any risks of static, just like when pumping gas for your car.
@@GleimAviation Thanks, I turn "OFF" my cell/smart phone when fueling. I'm seeing so many folks on UA-cam, creating videos with their smartphone, on aviation refueling safety; within a few feet from active fueling while those fumes are exiting the tank. Even though you are not talking on your smartphone, it is constantly "pinging" the cell tower with quite a lot of RF energy. Thanks for your reply, Bob
@@bobclarie Hi Bob, the issue is less about phones causing fires (they don't), and more about the distraction from fueling. The FCC has said that there is no link between cell phone use and explosions at gas pumps.
@@GleimAviation Thanks for your insight . . .
@@bobclarie care to quantify "quite a lot of RF energy"?
Cell phones are limited to a *maximum* EIRP of 30dBm, or 1 watt. Modern cell phones typically emit a fraction of that. The towers they're transmitting to and receiving from run at 500 watts. A cell tower half a mile away is blasting you and your plane with more RF energy than the phone in your pocket. Cell towers aren't a common sight on aircraft property, so a more realistic scenario is the guy or gal a few hundred feet away keying up to get their clearance or talk to ground. Typical general aviation COMM radios run at least 8 watts, some run more, airliners run a lot more.
You're certainly free to turn off your phone during fueling, but it's 100% not necessary. The largest fire risk from using a phone during fueling is distraction leading to overfilling the tanks, which does pose a real fire hazard. Leave it in the plane or keep it in your pocket; just don't fiddle with it while you're doing important things like fueling or flying.
Dam 10 gallons how far does that get you
In these Alto Light Sport with the Rotax 912, that's 2 hours of fuel, or about 220 nautical miles.
@@GleimAviation So for 30$ you get 2 hours of flight with 10 gallons?
You bought 10 gallons, only used 3 and then 5 on the other wing. This is confusing, why not just buy 8 gallons? Did you lose money by not using all 10 gallons? Also why does one wing get more fuel?
10 gallons was the estimated amount of fuel we needed, when in fact, we needed 8 gallons to top up the two tanks to full. One wing already had more fuel than the other, hence why.
@@GleimAviation I always select more than I think I'll need. You only get charged for the amount you used.
No service station sushi? Pfft.
Why is the fuel in the wings when there are no engines in the wings?🧐
Where is the fuel tank in your car? Where is the engine in your car?
@@captaindunsel2806 not the same! The wings look fused to the plane , there's no way there are pipes connecting to the engine
@@joannemourched261 they are totally connected by pipes. the wings are hollow inside, which contain the tanks and all of the piping. The piping then runs through the fuselage. Source: pilot and I have worked on aircraft with a mechanic, and have seen the fuel system first hand.
@@joannemourched261 oh, but they are. Fuel is stored wherever the aircraft has space and it is piped to the fuel selector and engine(s) depending on aircraft type.
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Tfw you realize you dont have a plane, and its cheaper to fly than drive
100LL fuel is around $6 per gallon now
No smoking... Lol
Petrol mysy
Sooooooooooo. Nice
I guess safety glasses or a face shield wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
What aircraft is that?
Direct Fly Alto 100