GAMI asserts its G100UL Avgas is a fully FAA-approved "drop-in" replacement for 100LL, suitable for all spark-ignition engines, including forthcoming approval for rotary-wing aircraft.
The article refutes criticisms regarding G100UL's industry acceptance, stating that major engine manufacturers, distributors, and insurers have found no technical objections or issues with its use.
GAMI dismisses other unleaded fuel initiatives as costly failures and warns against multi-fuel solutions or engine modifications as detrimental to general aviation.
GAMI emphasizes its transparency, with G100UL specifications publicly available, and highlights potential benefits such as extended maintenance intervals due to lead removal.
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on AVweb.
Last week’s blog was more of an update on progress so far on the replacement of 100LL with unleaded high-octane aviation fuels. In the comments section, a reader who uses the title BestGlideSpeed gave a long list of questions and criticisms of General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s (GAMI’s) G100UL.
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Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.
