Fuel Testers for Pilots - what to look for, which one to use, and tips for a better preflight

Fuel Testers for Pilots - what to look for, which one to use, and tips for a better preflight

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Draining and checking fuel before flight is one of the first things you learn as a student pilot. But what are you actually looking for, and how do you know if your sample is good or bad? In this Product PIREP video, Sporty's Doug Ranly explains the point of this ritual and shows what contaminated fuel looks like. He also compares some of the most common types of fuel tester.

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