Pi1otguy
Pattern Altitude
Since gas cans may be far and in between, the Clean Water forbids dumping AvGas on the ground and Clean Air allegedly prohibits evaporating it maybe we can start a new tradition that'll rival the cut shirt tail as an oddity in decades to come.
I suggest that when we find water in our samples we pour it into a small metallic container (pie pan) away from the plane, place a small wad of paper towel or newspaper in there, and light it (carefully). As the sacrifice 100LL or Jet-A burns we'll walk circles around the it with our arms out making airplane sounds until the fire dies out. Douse the ashes with a little water and dispose of the soggy ashes (no longer hazmat?) & fly.
Just need one of you guys to do it first so that I don't look too weird.B)
Disclaimer: Unless you believe you know what you're doing I'd advise against this. Take care not to start brush/forest fires as your liability insurance may become maxed out and your wife may leave you. Most engine fuels burn from the vapor form, not liquid. Therefore one should take care when lighting fuel in open air to avoid accidental explosions.
I suggest that when we find water in our samples we pour it into a small metallic container (pie pan) away from the plane, place a small wad of paper towel or newspaper in there, and light it (carefully). As the sacrifice 100LL or Jet-A burns we'll walk circles around the it with our arms out making airplane sounds until the fire dies out. Douse the ashes with a little water and dispose of the soggy ashes (no longer hazmat?) & fly.
Just need one of you guys to do it first so that I don't look too weird.B)
Disclaimer: Unless you believe you know what you're doing I'd advise against this. Take care not to start brush/forest fires as your liability insurance may become maxed out and your wife may leave you. Most engine fuels burn from the vapor form, not liquid. Therefore one should take care when lighting fuel in open air to avoid accidental explosions.