ATIC has been in collaboration with GAMI for many years regarding the development of G100UL, Avfuel officials said, but noted the “commercialization process will take time.”
Aviation Fuel
GAMI unleaded fuel approved for all general aviation aircraft
An unleaded fuel has been approved for the entire general aviation aircraft fleet after more than a dozen years of testing by the FAA.
What is fueling high gas prices?
Even with the lead out, the price and competition in the avgas market will probably not change much.
FBOs offer deals for pilots flying to Oshkosh
As general aviation ramps up for the big show, slated for July 25-31, 2022, GlobalAir.com has added a list to its site of deals being offered by FBOs around the country to pilots flying to Oshkosh, such as discounts on fuel, food, and camping.
Study shows normal lead levels in soil at airport that banned sale of 100LL
A story in the San Jose Mercury News reports that a study commissioned by Santa Clara County found that soil samples taken at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) in San Jose, California, did not contain lead levels that exceed local, state, or federal standards. KRHV is one of two airports in the county that banned the sale of 100LL based on a previous lead study.
How to beat inflation
Inflation is hitting us hard and making it nearly impossible for many general aviation enthusiasts to ply the skies with the frequency and duration we might like. But you don’t have to let an economic speed bump stop you from flying.
Fuel prices drive up cost of flight training
A new survey from the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has found that 83% of flight schools have raised their aircraft rates in response to the jump in fuel prices.
Protecting the exhaust valves on aircraft
With all the news about the development of unleaded avgas, some pilots may be concerned about the potential of exhaust valve recession when unleaded fuels are used in their aircraft engines.
The clock is ticking for general aviation
General aviation is the last mode of transportation that still uses leaded fuel.