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Old 08-23-2009 | 10:03 PM
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TinmanJones
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Default fuel inside the fuse...

alright guys... i need a little help here... today while fueling my airplane up (for flight #2) i noticed fuel running out of my fuse... i automatically knew something was wrong, so i sucked all the fuel back into the jug and quickly took the wings off... i discovered that one of my fuel lines had broken inside the fuse right at the tank... while fueling up, i was letting fuel enter the fuse...

i grabbed LOTS of paper towels and soaked up as much fuel as i possibly could, but am certain some of the balsa got soaked...

what is the best way to dry up this compartment?

i bought this airplane completely assembled and ready to fly... have been flying it now for close to 2 years and NEVER had a problem... BUT, i didnt inspect the fuel tank compartment very well and noticed today that its not completely sealed with epoxy...

any hints you guys/gals can give on soaking up fuel out of the balsa would be awesome...