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Ben Visser

The future of unleaded avgas

By Ben Visser · June 6, 2019 ·

What will happen with unleaded avgas in the next few years?

A challenge to the younger generation

By Ben Visser · May 5, 2019 ·

One of the significant problems in general aviation is the lack of new technology.

And you thought octane ratings were confusing

By Ben Visser · April 24, 2019 ·

What’s a cetane rating and why is it important to pilots?

15 reasons why teaching Millenials to fly is tough

By Ben Visser · February 24, 2019 ·

We are trying to sell GA using horse and buggy technology to an audience that has never lived without computers or cell phones.

All 100 octane fuels are not equal

By Ben Visser · January 28, 2019 ·

In the real world a leaded fuel will rate significantly higher than an unleaded fuel with the same lab-measured octane or anti-knock rating.

What oil is best for my plane this winter?

By Ben Visser · December 17, 2018 ·

What oil should you use in your plane this winter?

The advantages of updated technology for general aviation

By Ben Visser · November 15, 2018 ·

Our fuels expert lists the many advantages general aviation could reap with new technology engines, like those used by the auto industry.

A wild idea

By Ben Visser · October 22, 2018 ·

It’s time for GA to borrow from other industries to update its technology.

Standing still too long

By Ben Visser · September 20, 2018 ·

Columnist Ben Visser contends the general aviation industry has been standing still way too long. It’s time to focus on new technology — and a younger customer base.

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