Fuel quantity stick?

Abstract:    Anyone have the measurements for a fuel measuring stick?

Subject: Fuel quantity stick?
From: "cloudsipper" <amelendy@yahoo.com>
Date: 8/25/08 5:32 AM
To: Taifun17E@yahoogroups.com

Anyone have the measurements for a fuel measuring stick? This is the stick (like a dowel) that you put in the tank and read the actual fuel level (preferably in gallons, but liters would work too). I (like most pilots I would assume) am leery of believing fuel gauges.

BTW, I'm writing from Des Moines after a very pleasant flight in 20822 from Canon City, CO. One small inconvenience.. Grand Island, Nebraska (KGRI) terminal restaurant was CLOSED on the weekend. I guess flight planning in the future means calling and verifying there is food or settling for day old bagels for dinner !

Subject: Re: [Taifun17E] Fuel quantity stick?
From: Bob Gurr gurrini@yahoo.com
Date: 8/25/08 7:13 AM
To: Taifun17E@yahoogroups.com

I have used a fuel dip stick for 20 years. After I return from a trip, I'll send you my gallon mark dimensions. When using a dip stick, add a "T" kind of piece on top so you don't drop a simple in the tank.

N11VR

Subject: RE: [Taifun17E] Fuel quantity stick?
From: "Fred Bonar" fbonar@yahoo.com
Date: 8/25/08 7:49 AM
To: <Taifun17E@yahoogroups.com>

Bob

Would appreciate one to. I have one from the previous owner but is occasionally. I was going to drain one tank and mark for each gallon.

T handle a good idea and I do use it every time. Mine is a simple ¼ inch wood dowel.

Fred N17NT