Off-Airport Landings: They’re Often About Fuel Mismanagement
It’s important to learn how to avoid coming up short in avgas calculations.
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Online Class Offers Ways to Prevent Aircraft Fueling Mistakes
Phillips 66 representative and training creator says communication and verification are key.
Leaded Avgas Ban Signed Into Law in California
First such regulation in the U.S. goes into effect in 2031.
GAMI Answers G100UL Criticisms, Point By Point
GAMI founder George Braly offers responses to a series of criticisms and questions about G100UL, his company’s unleaded replacement for 100LL.
This 2007 Diamond DA42 Is Fuel Efficient ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
This aircraft has 950 hours on the airframe and on both Continental CD135 engines and MT composite propellers since new.
Premier Aircraft Sales Takes First U.S. Retail Delivery of Diamond DA50 RG
The anticipated new model runs on jet-A and features redundant FADEC systems.
Should We All Be Frightened of the GA Future Ahead?
A short flight generates sobering thoughts on insurance, eyesight, and avgas.
Unleaded Avgas Candidate Passes Critical Engine Tests, Moves Ahead
UL100E fuel produced by LyondellBasell/VP Racing is first to pass the 150-hour durability test under PAFI.
Flight Schools Discuss Getting the Lead Out
The recent news about the University of North Dakota returning its fleet to leaded fuel after discovering excessive valve recession in aircraft using Swift Fuels UL94 has grabbed the attention of many aircraft operators.
University of North Dakota Stops UL94 Use Following Valve Recession Concerns
UND has gone back to 100LL from UL94 after citing an issue with “exhaust valve recession” in the Lycoming engines that power its fleet.
