The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer, aviation sales rep for U-Fuel, and president of EAA1114.
Judging from the reaction to the Aviation Fuel Club, interest at airports and among pilots regarding the “other” aviation fuel, autogas, has never been stronger, especially with avgas prices exceeding a stunning $9 a gallon at some FBOs. Many pilots are now asking if autogas is a legal and safe alternative for their aircraft. This three-part series of articles seeks to answer this question. Read more...
===> Posted on April 11, 2011 by Kent Misegades. No comments. © GAN 2011