Tag Archives: Avgas

Fill ‘er up!

Posted on March 24, 2024 by mwflyer

Keeping aviation fuel accessible while finding its alternative by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue Flying season is about to heat up. While much of the South basks in a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, April/May 2024, Columns, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged AOPA, Avgas, aviation, Baron, Beechcraft Baron, Flying, From AOPA Headquarters, G100UL aviation, general aviation fleet, Luz Beattie, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Mike Filucci, pilot, Pilots | Leave a comment

GAMA Statement on FAA Approval of GAMI Unleaded Avgas STCs

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, issued the following statement regarding the FAA’s approval of Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) to allow General Aviation Modifications … Continue reading →

Posted in Oct/Nov 2022, Sections, Sections, Technology | Tagged aircraft, Airplanes, Avgas, aviation, Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions, EAGLE, Flying, GAMA, General Aviation, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pete Bunce, plane | Leave a comment

Aviation Groups Commit To Lead-Free Aviation Fuels Transition By 2030

Posted on March 23, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2022 online issue. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leaders of aviation and petroleum groups have committed to an initiative laying out a clear plan to transition piston-engine aircraft to lead-free aviation fuels by the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, April/May 2022, Headlines, Headlines, Products & Services | Tagged 100 octane, 100LL, AOPA, Avgas, aviation, EAGLE, Flying, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Steve Dickson, unleaded aviation fuel | Leave a comment

A Discussion About 100LL

Posted on March 21, 2022 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager Airports & State Advocacy • Great Lakes Region Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2022 online issue If you have been anywhere near other pilots, or have had an ear … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, AOPA Great Lakes Report, April/May 2022, Columns, Columns, Columns | Tagged 100LL, aircraft, AOPA, Avgas, aviation, Flying, Kyle Lewis, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Planes | Leave a comment

FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE OF AVGAS Phillips 66 & Afton Chemical Team Up To Tackle Piston Aviation’s Biggest Challenge

Posted on December 27, 2018 by mwflyer

by Ed Leineweber Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue For decades, Phillips 66 and Ethyl Corporation have been doing their part to provide the highest quality 100LL aviation gasoline to the piston aviation industry. Phillips 66 and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation Technology, Columns, Columns, December 2018/January 2019, Technology | Tagged 100LL aviation gasoline, Afton Chemical, Avgas, Aviation Technology, Ed Leineweber, Ethyl Corporation, Golden Age Aeroworks, LLC, LoCamp, Midwest Flyer, Phillips 66, piston aviation, UL100 | 7 Comments

Shell Gets The Lead Out Of Avgas 100 & 100LL

Posted on January 31, 2014 by mwflyer

On December 3, 2013, Shell has become the first major oil company to develop a lead-free replacement for aviation gasoline (Avgas 100 and 100LL), and will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process. Shell’s new lead-free formulation comes after 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in February/March 2014, Products & Services, Sections | Tagged Avgas, Avgas 100, Aviation Gasoline, Shell Aviation | Leave a comment

Shell Removes Lead From Light Aircraft Fuel

Posted on December 4, 2013 by mwflyer

(December 3, 2013) – Shell today became the first major oil company to develop a lead-free replacement for Aviation Gasoline (Avgas 100 and 100LL), which will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process. Avgas is one of the last common … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Products & Services | Tagged Avgas, Aviation Gasoline, Lycoming Engine, Michael Kraft, Shell Aviation, Xinsheng (Sheng) Zhang | Leave a comment

Letter From Gayle Small & Response From Jim Hanson

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

Dear Dave: These days, in GA conversations and publications, there are few topics that can encourage more heated discussions than that of recruiting and retaining pilots. I have just read Dr. Bob Worthington’s letter and Jim Hanson’s reply in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AOPA, Avgas, Dr. Bob Worthington, GA, Gayle Small, Jim Hanson, Light Sport Aircraft, LSAs, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Training Center | Leave a comment

General Aviation Industry Prepares For An Unleaded Future

Posted on December 7, 2011 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally begun the regulatory process required by the Clean Air Act that may ultimately result in standards mandating the industry’s transition to unleaded aviation gasoline (avgas). The EPA has issued an … Continue reading →

Posted in Dec 2011/Jan 2012, Sections | Tagged AOPA, Avgas, Aviation Gasoline, EAA, GAMA, Low Lead Avgas, NATA, NBAA | Leave a comment