GAMI’s G100UL Unleaded Fuel Successfully Powers Historic WWII Aircraft

According to GAMI, the warbird’s 2000-hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine is the most powerful to fly on the G100UL fuel.

Amelia Walsh

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:25 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

George Braly of General Aviation Modifications, Inc. waves to spectators from the cockpit of the A-26 after landing at Ada Regional Airport (KADH). [Courtesy: GAMI]

Key Takeaways:

GAMI's G100UL unleaded aviation gasoline successfully powered a World War II-era Douglas A-26 Invader bomber for the first time during a 60-minute flight.
The A-26's 2,000 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine is the most powerful to operate on G100UL to date, demonstrating the fuel's high-octane performance.
This achievement supports the continued operation of warbirds and other aircraft with high-performance radial engines using unleaded fuel in the future.

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On Wednesday, General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI) achieved another milestone in developing its unleaded aviation gasoline, G100UL, when it powered a World War II-era bomber, the Douglas A-26 Invader, for the first time.

The aircraft took off from Ada Regional Airport (KADH) in Oklahoma and flew over Lake Atoka during the 60-minute flight. According to GAMI, the warbird’s 2,000 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine is the most powerful to fly on the G100UL fuel.