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Ben Visser

The past and future of avgas

By Ben Visser · April 21, 2025 · 8 Comments

Today’s search for an unleaded avgas is so different from similar searches in the past, which was a very large cooperative effort to find an answer — and they were looking for one fuel that could be produced by any oil company.

A little learning is a dangerous thing

By Ben Visser · March 24, 2025 · 3 Comments

What we have here is someone making an instructional video that has very little learning and, in fact, is very dangerous to pilots who tend to believe anything they see on the Internet.

Common misconceptions about unleaded avgas

By Ben Visser · March 7, 2025 · 14 Comments

Why can’t general aviation switch over the unleaded gas as easily as the automobile industry did?

Follow the facts on the transition to unleaded avgas

By Ben Visser · January 15, 2025 · 20 Comments

An EPA study did not in any way, shape, or form prove that leaded avgas is any kind of a health hazard. In fact, it did just the opposite.

Expert tips on extending the life of your airplane’s engine

By Ben Visser · December 12, 2024 · 5 Comments

I have been working in the General Aviation fuels and lubricant area for about 45 years, and for the last four decades one of the most frequent questions I get is “what are the biggest problems in these areas?” The answer for both is the same.

Tips to ensure top quality jet fuel

By Ben Visser · November 21, 2024 · Leave a Comment

The main quality concern for jet fuel is water, just like with avgas. But there are some additional concerns.

How can I ensure an FBO’s fuel is not contaminated?

By Ben Visser · October 14, 2024 · 6 Comments

I recommend that you let your plane sit for maybe a half hour or so after fueling before you do your fuel sump checks. That way if you did get some moisture or contaminates, you would have a better chance of spotting it.

The latest on aviation lubricants

By Ben Visser · September 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is a time to discover new products, as well as catch up with old friends.

One question, many answers

By Ben Visser · August 29, 2024 · 13 Comments

Asking technical experts the same question about exhaust valve recession problems with unleaded fuel and you’ll get a variety of answers — and each person is convinced they are right.

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