The Micro Fuel Gauge was originally designed by two Doodlebug pilots who became frustrated by either running out of fuel, or cutting a flight short "To be on the safe side" and finding plenty of fuel in the tank on landing. The unit can be fitted to most Self Propelled Hang Gliders or Paramotors and is a fantasitc accessory if the fuel tank cannot easily be seen in flight. With a total Weight of only 200gm, the Micro Fuel Gauge comprises a Sender Unit in the fuel tank and a Fuel Gauge mounted at a convenient place on the glider, pilot or harness.

The simple display utilises 8 high brightness Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).  When used with any 9 liter tank like those fitted to the Doodlebug and many Paramotors the display equates to liters of fuel, however on other sizes of tank they should be read as ninths.  Six green LEDs indicate from full down to 1/3th of a tank, a yellow LED 2/9th of a tank and a red LED 1/9th

A useful feature is that the Fuel Gauge turns itself on when connected to the sender, and off when disconnected.  Two good quality AAA alkaline batteries which are easily replaced give over 80 hours of use.

The sender unit fits neatly into the tank filler cap alleviating the need to make any holes in the actual fuel tank.  Standard sender units are available for Doodlebug tanks (as fitted to many paramotors, see photo left), and also  Mosquito tanks (fitted to most Wasp units).  Bespoke senders can be made for most other tanks for an additional charge of £30

Fitting the sender unit to your fuel tank simply requires a 12mm hole drilling in the center of the tank cap, if you would prefer to send your tank cap to us, we will gladly fit the sender unit to it for you

The gauge is not a calibrated instrument and should not be used for safety critical fuel calculations, however it is very reassuring to be able to monitor your approximate fuel consumption and fuel remaining.  With experience I now know that my Doodlebug at cruise power will stop about 25 – 30 minutes after the red light comes on, which is great fun if you are 3000ft over your landing field!!

Available as a factory fitted option on new Doodlebug and Wasp powered harnesses.

 The Micro Fuel Gauge retails at £139 inc VAT plus £5 P&P, payment can be made by Cheque or PayPal.

For more information or to order your Fuel Gauge email info@microfuelgauge.co.uk with your name, address and phone number; the manufacturer and model of your power unit with the size (and make if known) of the fuel Tank.  

For more information contact:-

    Pete Finlay - 01592 773833 - Sender unit and fitting to fuel tanks

    Pat Gardner - 01694 725525- Electronics unit and Display