The pros and cons of using ethanol blends in light aircraft may seem like a new issue, but this article that appeared in the June 1935 issue of “Popular Aviation” expresses many of the same concerns shared by your bloggers. While we are not categorically in opposition to ethanol’s use as an aviation fuel, its […]
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Jenny’s siblings
The Curtiss Jenny, particularly the JN-4, is one of America’s most famous airplanes. Jenny was ubiquitous — everybody had a Jenny, along with bailing wire, a five-gallon gas can and the grease gun needed to keep her going. The Jenny, with all its struts, wires and fittings, was referred to as “a bunch of parts […]
A buyer’s market for airparks
To prepare for the forums I’m presenting at this year’s AOPA Aviation Summit in Tampa, Florida, (Nov. 5-7), I’ve done a lot of talking with people about the status of residential airparks. It probably isn’t much of a surprise to anyone that the sale of lots and homes on residential airparks, regardless of their size, […]
End of 100LL predicted
Predictions of the phasing out of 100LL “during the Teens” has been described in this article from David Travers Adolphus of the Hemmings Motor News (scroll down to bottom). The article suggests that the likely replacement will be 94UL, quoting sources at the EPA. The GAfuels Blog is written by three private pilots concerned about […]
Those against biz jets need to know this
A silent auction at the NBAA convention last month raised $168,000 for a program that those opposed to corporate aviation should know more about. The auction’s proceeds went to the Corporate Angel Network (CAN), a group that arranges for free transportation on business aircraft for cancer patients. CAN, in service for 27 years, has provided […]
GA working together
Maybe it’s the changing times or the changing leaderships, but the various entities in general aviation are working together more and more on mutual issues. At this year’s Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) gathering in Tampa, Florida, heads of several major organizations will appear together on a panel to discuss issues facing general aviation […]
LSA market shares stable
SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON As the challenging year for aircraft sales grinds on, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) continue to hold their own. In tough times, when cash is tight, small enterprises may fare better than large companies. Their low expense structures, modestly compensated managers and employees, and lean manufacturing — as allowed by industry-standards certification […]
Welcome to the GAFuels Blog of GAN
What & Why – GAFuels is your source for up-to-date information concerning fuels for sport aviation. The primary focus is on: Availability of 100LL Progress on finding a replacement for 100LL Availability of Mogas Influence of ethanol production mandates on Mogas availability Effects of ethanol-blended Mogas on aircraft and their engines Efforts by various organizations […]
Reducing greenhouse emissions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA and its counterparts in other nations around the world have agreed to reduce greenhouse emissions by improving aviation fuel efficiency 2% a year starting in 2012 and continuing until 2050. The goal is to reach a greater than 60% improvement in emissions over that period. Each nation will approach the […]