Wednesday, March 12, 2008
I like this product but...
by Susan from Crystal Lake IL USA
Pros: Accurwate, dependable, sturdy
Cons: Cunfusing packaging, numbers wear off
Review: The fuel tester is much more accurate than the Cessna fuel guages in the aircraft. On a 2000 mile trip it helped me accurately plan my fuel stops. At home, it also is very good for calculating partial fuelings when carrying a load. Although it is made of very sturdy plastic, the numbers and markings tend to wearm off after a few years. However the packaging is very confusing. You must rely on the verbage "Long-Range" and "Standard" rather than the capacity of the tanks each specifies. The "Standard" model indicates 43.5 gallon tanks, whereas the "Long Range" indicates 42 gallon tanks. GO figure. No one (the Pilot Store people or my mecahnic)could not give me a good explanation, nor was I able to locate the manufacturer.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Peace of Mind!
by A Customer from Fort Worth TX USA
Pros: Easy to read. No moving parts to wear out.
Cons: Haven't found any yet
Review: [This review refers to the FuelHawk Cessna 172 Long Range Fuel Gauge version] Ever looked into that deep, dark hole called a fuel tank and wondered just how much fuel is really in there? I always hated that and now there is no more wondering for me. I have a lot more peace of mind knowing exactly how much fuel is in each tank before take-off. I used the "stick method" in the past and all you really know is that you have 5" of fuel but how many gallons is that? How many inches per hour does your airplane use? I didn't know either. The fuel hawk gives you a readout in gallons which is useful information that you can actually use in calculations without having to guess. Great product!!
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
by A Customer from Brockton MA
Review: it is a good product, but could use a finger grip or knurling on the top to prevent slippage. Also, a spring loaded rubber stopper on the top would make the product easier to use.
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