6 gallon extended tank

[Kingchocolate]

Is there any butterfly owners using the 6 gallon extended tank that mounts above the engine. If so do you have any photos of it.
Thanks
Scott

[Terry_Smith]

I believe this is it... From the Nov-Dec 2008 Rotorcraft Mag - front page. You can also see a video of it here - http://www.thebutterflyllc.com/video/monacrh/videos/freedom_extender_reserve_tank.wmv Not a butterfly owner (yet) but may very well be one in the not-too-distant future.

[Kingchocolate]

Thank You Terry,
I have a monarch and love it. I have a 7.5 gal. tank. I'm looking at my options to be able to hold more fuel to do longer cross country flights.

[gyromike]

Scott,

The additional fuel tank in the covershot above looks like a Quicksilver root tube fuel tank. You can find them at Air-Tech in Reserve, La.

http://www.air-techinc.com/catlist.asp?categoryID=fueltanks&typ=fuel

[Friendly]

Scott,

The additional fuel tank in the covershot above looks like a Quicksilver root tube fuel tank. You can find them at Air-Tech in Reserve, La.

http://www.air-techinc.com/catlist.asp?categoryID=fueltanks&typ=fuel

yes Scott, for that price, you should get two of them. If you don't fly that thing, the tank you have now, will do:whip::humble::tape: I am wrong for that!:hail::rapture::rapture:

[Kingchocolate]

Thanks Mike,
After looking at the photo I wonder how safe that is hanging over the engine and so close to the prop.

Mark I can always dream. It is also in you best interest because if I run out off fuel you will be under me. :^)

[gyromike]

Scott,

I don't think I would mount the fuel above the engine like in the picture above.
If it were me I would either swap out the existing seat tank for one like Mark's, or I would add a pair of small cylindrical tanks mounted on the sides of your current seat tank.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Black-Poly-Tanks,5404.html

[GyroDoug]

Scott,

I have the twin external tanks that hold 5 Gallons each for my machine. That gives me the option to have up to 17 1/2 gallons if I want that much and they look sweet. They are very aerodynamic and keep the weight right at the center of gravity. I don't know of any option I like better.

[Timchick]

Or mount one under the engine:

[Friendly]

Thanks Mike,
After looking at the photo I wonder how safe that is hanging over the engine and so close to the prop.

Mark I can always dream. It is also in you best interest because if I run out off fuel you will be under me. :^)

you are a getter done fellow. I like the side tanks best or a small tank under tghe motor, but Neal is the designer, I would ask him.

Yes, I know I will be under you. You are a great gyro pilot. I always look forward to and enjoy our flights together. You encourage me "to go higher". can't wait to do a long cross country. :focus: