A lot of folks use AV gas for chainsaws as its ethanol free and tends to be shelf stable. Its also the only option for some folks who do not access to ethanol free gas. After decades of on/off attempts, its looks like lead free Av gas is now going to be available with no lead. https://www.flyingmag.com/g100ul-avgas-replacement-set-to-soon-hit-pumps/
Lead Free Avgas
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But how many airports will carry it?
Our airport is down to a single supplier of AVGas, and it shows in the pricing. I can't see them storing 2 types of AVGas.
I run AVGas in a turbocharged snowmobile, can't keep the detonation away without high octane. But I've went back to regular E10 gas in my saw, the throttle is more responsive, it makes more power and I'm not breathing the combustion byproducts of leaded fuel.
Our airport is down to a single supplier of AVGas, and it shows in the pricing. I can't see them storing 2 types of AVGas.
I run AVGas in a turbocharged snowmobile, can't keep the detonation away without high octane. But I've went back to regular E10 gas in my saw, the throttle is more responsive, it makes more power and I'm not breathing the combustion byproducts of leaded fuel.
My guess is the swap over will happen quick. Given the potential liability with TEL, I think most refiners wish it was gone. Of course,Joe at Buffalo Airways will not be happy (cable TV reference)
I was up in Yellowknife last summer and got to see the Buffalo Hanger, and parked beside Mikey's new Ford Bronco.
Didn't manage to go for a tour though, tour spots were all booked up that day.
Pretty cool though listening to all the piston pounders flying around up there. One of the few places left where flying actually relies on pilot skill instead of computer and advanced avionics.
