Originally Posted by
OldScaleGuy
Fella's, the Ziroli Hellcat that i am building that the DLE-85 will go in is actually a bit restricted to fuel tank size. There is plenty of width and length available but the distance from the fuel tank box to the top of the wing is under 3". I was planning to use a Dubro 32 ounce tank but finding that it will interfere with the top of the wing. Would a 24 ounce tank enough and provide 10 minutes of run time with a bit of a safety factor? Thanks.
I had the same dilemma with my P-47. I initially wanted to put a 240z in but I tested one out on my EME 120 in my Sback and in normal flight on a 10 min flight I had less then a 1/4 tank left. While flying 3D I do not burn as much fuel as I would on a war bird so I stuffed a 1000cc tank in there and I should have enough for a 8-10 min flight with a good reserve. I like to land with at least 1/3 left in the tank. I would be worried with only 24oz, that is what I use on a 50cc.
TB