Ethanol in fuel hinders NC firefighter, Kentucky pilot cancels Las Vegas flight

Posted on February 17th, 2011 by

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... Continue Reading →

Jabiru rescinds approval for ethanol-blended fuel in its aircraft

Posted on February 15th, 2011 by

In the Winter 2011 issue of “The Flock”, Jabiru USA’s newsletter, owners of Jabiru airplanes were notified that previous approvals for autogas containing up to 10% ethanol have been rescinded: Continue Reading →

Petersen Aviation responds to GA Avgas Coalition

Posted on February 14th, 2011 by

Letter to the Editor By Todd Petersen, President, Petersen Aviation A recent post in GANews by Chris Dancy, Media Relations Director of AOPA, indicated that they felt they have been mischaracterized in our recent blog postings. Nothing could be further... Continue Reading →

EASA warns again about ethanol in Mogas

Posted on February 8th, 2011 by

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 and aviation journalist.... Continue Reading →

The blending wall remains intact despite misguided E15 waiver

Posted on February 7th, 2011 by

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 and aviation journalist.... Continue Reading →

Aviation Fuel Club takes off, as AOPA chief’s number don’t add up

Posted on February 1st, 2011 by

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 and aviation journalist.... Continue Reading →

Citizen group to measure lead around Vero Beach Airport

Posted on January 30th, 2011 by

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 and aviation journalist.... Continue Reading →

U-Fuel launches Aviation Fuel Club

Posted on January 20th, 2011 by

U-Fuel of Eau Claire, Wis., a pioneer in self-service fuel stations, has established the Aviation Fuel Club. Continue Reading →

Avgas in 2011 — Logic will prevail

Posted on January 16th, 2011 by

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 and aviation journalist.... Continue Reading →

Pilots comment on Mogas and ethanol

Posted on December 16th, 2010 by

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 and aviation journalist.... Continue Reading →