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    Default Gas Bags

    What gas bags are people using?
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    Default Re: Gas Bags

    Say again?
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    Gas bag = wind bag, pompous, talkative, bloviator. One who bloviates - constantly talking, often in a longwinded pompous manner. Many of these folks like the sound of their own voice - often unaware of those around them who are often laughing at them behind their backs. These folks are often very vain and conceited - impressed by their own self importance. Many politicans are gas bags, full of empty hot air.
    It just comes naturally to me!

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    Default Re: Gas Bags

    I have a friend who qualifies for this purpose, but I try not to use him very often.
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    Default Re: Gas Bags

    I'll try to answer the question. I have one of these...




    http://www.airframesalaska.com/Liqui...g-p/5.2bag.htm

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    Default Re: Gas Bags

    Quote Originally Posted by rosslr View Post
    It just comes naturally to me!

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    When I went to school at Texas A&M, we used the term Gas Bags, and you nailed the definition!
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    Default Re: Gas Bags

    what else do you call them? A Jerry Bag?
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    jerrybag

    Noun
    jerrybag (plural jerrybags)

    (slang, historical) A woman who consorted with the Germans during the Second World War.
    Maybe...if you are game!!!

    OK... 'nuff of the fun!

    http://www.liquidcontainment.com.au/...n#.XAiHjhMzYWo

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    Daaaaamn Australian. LMAO
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    Thanks Eddie - I take that as a compliment !!

    Seriously though Tracstarr, I have used these in some pretty extreme environments with my plane, with mixed success. I had the seam split in one. They replaced it though, even though it made a mess. Since then, I have used it without problem. On the plus side, it folds down when not in use and doesn't take up much room nor weigh too much. I use a syphon to transfer the first 1/3 to a 1/2. Then it can be poured onto a funnel. However, you have to get it up on the wing first and that can be difficult without a ladder or similar. And make sure you have a towel or similar to rest it on the wing or it will scratch the paint.

    All that said, I pack one whenever I go remote and it is the best solution I am aware of so far.

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    Ross
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    Landcruiser and Cub off road camper (doesn't get any kudos on this forum!)

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