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Old 10th September 2009 | 14:25
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Pace
 
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From: In the boot of my car!
Boeing

That one made interesting reading. I had both engines stop mid channel Ireland to STU 10 Years ago due to a jammmed fuel selector on a Seneca twin. Gave me such a fright.
Thankfully it was only momentary but still made the heart skip a beat

Moral to this is leave the fuel system well alone over water. Plan to cross on one tank and then only change if you really have to until near land.

Good observation is to carry a cushion or simular, open the door and jam the cushion in place to stop the door from being held closed by water pressure in the event of an engine/s failure
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Dont cross in a single if their are white caps showing.

That flat looking sea with delicate little wisps of white smudges can look like the welsh mountains when you get close.

Always keep an idea of wind direction but land along the swells if possible and note ships. He did a good job but bet he wont touch the fuel system in future either

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