Last weekend, we decided to take some rest on the beach.
There is a small and active airport, located at Castellón de la Plana, east of Spain, that is a good choice for enjoying some relaxing moments, besides of the flight itself.
The runway and the hotel are next to a long and large beach. Very close to both, it is used to enjoy the well known Spanish paellas, in all the different forms as, Paella Valencia, Arroz negro (black rice with the squid black ink), arroz a banda and so on.

Photo taken by Michel’s fiance Paula, close to Robledillo field, a few minutes before landing from the return trip from Castellon

Last Friday it was windy, quite windy. The flight was over mountains and it was very turbulent. At some places, we got heavy turbulence, and the rest of the flight, it was moderate.Of course, our heads were testing almost the integrity of the canopy. For myself, it was almost a matter of divorce.
Fortunately, Paula is not a pilot. Would it be, I would have died right there ! The autopilot performed very well!
During the afternoon, once landed at Castellon, the wind increased so much, that I was worried about the RV tied down.
Gusts reached 50 knots and that is a speed that the RV can fly by itself.
The airport tie downs were good, but just the the wings, so I had to use my own tie down for the tail wheel (a 12 inches screw…).
The return flight, on Sunday, was another story. Almost no wind and no turbulence.  I was able to fly at 150 knots True Air Speed, 20 F lean of peak, 24 liters per hour (6,4 gallons per hour), altitude 6000 feet, 54% horsepower. I hope that my fuel flow is correct, but I have to test it again, just for confirmation, as those readings are really low…)

Rear Fuel Tank Report
Before departing on Friday, At Robledillo airport, where my aircraft is stationed, I checked the size of my future rear tank. I used the side wall of the fuel tank (there will be 250 rivets each side) and everything looks good. So I expect to complete the building soon.
But before that, I have to build the fuel release valve. I have already designed it, and after some thinking, I have decided not to have a fire extinguisher installed on the draining side of the fuel tank
The reason is that the valve is similar to a model two-cycle engine. I mean that there will be a piston and a cylinder (fuel from tank would be entering via the exhaust port and draining- let us say, via the sump). So initially any fire trying to enter the fuel tank from the outside would not will able to do so. Also the O-Ring that seals the system, will be a Viton one, so it is fire resistant.
I will post a picture of the valve when built.
Still waiting news from the spanish Polar Committee…