Refuelling the Congolese way!
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Although not without admiration for their industry I wonder if that really is the quickest way?
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I'm not technically up to speed on this aircraft type, but It doesn't look like refuelling to me. I think they're just topping up the water-methanol tank. I reckon that with a full load on board, they'd need to boost take-off power in hot/high conditions.
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Agree with you Blacksheep. It is either that or the addition of anti-fungal treatment to the fuel tanks. I remember Freddie Laker's 1-11's had serious fungal problems during a lease to this part of the world. There is no way you could refuel that way, it would take you 24 hours just for a topup.
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Looks to be an An-26. No mention of water injection in my ancient but trusty Janes All The World's Aircraft so I go with lakerman's explanation. The chap on top of the wing does seem to be decanting and measuring out quite carefully.
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The U tube clip reminds me of an AN12 at Manston c. mid 1990s which, having been refuelled conventionally, was topped up by buckets passed up to a guy standing on the wing.
The pilot, determined to make Tbilisi in one go, wanted every drop he could cram in.
Strange sight.
The pilot, determined to make Tbilisi in one go, wanted every drop he could cram in.
Strange sight.
