E024 - The Fuel System

Approximately 47% of general aviation accidents in the Houston area are the result of a fuel related issue. Starvation, exhaustion, contamination... what are they and how can they be prevented? What are the differences when flying a low wing vs. a high wing airplane? What about a fuel injected aircraft? This week the guys are talking about this incredibly important aspect of flying. The fuel system!

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Behind the Prop is the Podcast for anyone involved in aviation from general aviation to professional pilots. Our hosts Bobby Doss is the owner of a flight school in Houston, Texas, and Wally Mulhearn is a pilot for a major airline and is also a designated pilot examiner (DPE) based in Houston, Texas. Weekly they tell stories, share lessons and tips from behind the prop. Together they have over 24,400 hours of flight time (Wally has over 24,000 of those) and collectively they provide very unique perspectives on general aviation, airplanes, and all things aviation.