Originally Posted by
TallFlyer
Ok, what?
I've got 875 hours in those Navajos, including the accident aircraft. Seems pretty stone cold simple: pull the handle all the way up and don't drop it until you hit the stop, then look down. If you're too lazy to look down after you switch, well, I dunno man.
It certainly can be done (heard about someone doing it on final to DEN with a checkairman onboard), but calling it a crappy fuel system is a big stretch.
Any system that lets you cut off all fuel to an engine with no light, bell, or other warning in place is a bit on the crappy side, yes. And what's your wonderful explanation for this one? Kindly leave your ego at the door and discuss maturely. You can do it.