timb
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Post by timb on Jan 9, 2019 17:55:18 GMT
The county T hangar I rented from for 4 years had the same rule "no gas storage over 5 gallon", I didn't hide my fuel tank but did keep it a bit camouflaged.
They checked the fire extinguisher every year but never mentioned the tank, but of coarse you can claim it's just a safer container to keep your 5 gallons in.
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Post by John on Jan 9, 2019 18:44:09 GMT
Thanks for creating this post! I'm interested in this subject too. In addition to the transportation and safety elements, I understand that mogas has a shorter shelf life, like you don't want to leave it in your plane for more than a few weeks. Someone correct me if that's not right. For now, I have been using 100LL with the Decalin Run Up additive as suggested by Mark Gregor. I would definitely be motivated to use mogas for cross country trips, though, on those occasions when I know I'm going to be consuming whole tankfuls--assuming, that is, there are some good solutions for ash31mi's questions above. Thanks, everyone, for being such a great resource to each other! I agree with you Grant. I used mogas on my first P2008 and it worked well, except that it left yellowish stains around the overflow vent. I have used 100LL almost exclusively on my new 2017 bird for all the reasons Grant has listed. The downside is that oil changes need to be every 25 hours vs. every 50 hours. Christmas travel and weather has kept me grounded for about 4 weeks. I'm resting a little easier knowing that 100LL is sitting in my tanks. |
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Post by ash31mi on Jan 10, 2019 5:32:00 GMT
It's worth visiting their website to meet Jill...  I bet you didn’t expect that! Haha, 'It's so easy!'  . |
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Post by grantopperman on Jan 10, 2019 22:18:30 GMT
I agree with you Grant. I used mogas on my first P2008 and it worked well, except that it left yellowish stains around the overflow vent. I have used 100LL almost exclusively on my new 2017 bird for all the reasons Grant has listed. The downside is that oil changes need to be every 25 hours vs. every 50 hours. Christmas travel and weather has kept me grounded for about 4 weeks. I'm resting a little easier knowing that 100LL is sitting in my tanks. You need to get your priorities straight: Stop celebrating holidays and move if that's what it takes to keep flying! |
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Post by John on Jan 11, 2019 2:23:50 GMT
Hey Doug, I returned to my priorities today with a 2 hour flight. My wife's priorities get in the way this time of year. Our kids call her Captain Christmas and the celebration seemingly never ends.
I see you're in Tennessee. No move necessary here. I'm in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. It's a VFR paradise. We just need to stay clear of Captain Christmas.
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Post by grantopperman on Jan 11, 2019 21:30:01 GMT
Hey Doug, I returned to my priorities today with a 2 hour flight. My wife's priorities get in the way this time of year. Our kids call her Captain Christmas and the celebration seemingly never ends. I see you're in Tennessee. No move necessary here. I'm in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. It's a VFR paradise. We just need to stay clear of Captain Christmas. Beautiful! I'm a NorCal native--grew up in Monterey--and lived there until moving here. I loved the flying out there along the coast, up to Tahoe. We also have a place in Scottsdale, which is even more VFR. When I was doing my commercial, I camped out there until I was done just so I wouldn't have to worry about weather. -- Grant |
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Post by Flocker on Jan 21, 2019 19:29:17 GMT
I understand that mogas has a shorter shelf life, like you don't want to leave it in your plane for more than a few weeks. Someone correct me if that's not right. Out of curiosity, where did you hear that? |
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Post by grantopperman on Jan 21, 2019 20:40:18 GMT
I understand that mogas has a shorter shelf life, like you don't want to leave it in your plane for more than a few weeks. Someone correct me if that's not right. Out of curiosity, where did you hear that? That's why I'm being careful to say "correct me if that's not right." I have heard this from mechanics and LSA reps, but there's always room for urban legend to occur. It makes sense to me, given that my dual-fuel portable generator manual says the same thing: If you're not going to use the fuel quickly, run on propane, not gas. It would be good to get someone with a technical background commenting on this. |
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Post by slingpilot on Jan 21, 2019 21:37:15 GMT
I’m running 91 no ethanol unleaded in my Sling. With weather being what it’s been here in the NE, I’ve run Sometimes 3 weeks between flights without a problem. Last fill up I added some Stabil, to be on the safe side, flew almost 2 hours and didn’t refuel. Mega snow upstate, if I’m grounded another 3 weeks, I may consider adding a few gallons of 100LL to up the octane.
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Post by Flocker on Jan 22, 2019 0:35:32 GMT
I have the fuel trailer (previously mentioned in this thread). It holds 109 gallons and usually lasts me 2-3 months. Over the past 2 1/2 years (>500 hours) I've never experienced any fuel issues. PS - I use 93 e-free MOGAS. I've never put a drop of 100 LL nor any additives in the tank.
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Post by MarkGregor on Jan 23, 2019 4:49:27 GMT
Shelf life is definitely shorter on Mogas. I wouldn't want it to get over a month old myself. If your storage tank is metal Jim that will help it last somewhat longer.
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Post by ChrisConnor on Feb 28, 2019 0:44:33 GMT
I built this 100 gallon model for $1k about 2 years ago.  |
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Post by Flocker on Feb 28, 2019 17:04:37 GMT
If your storage tank is metal Jim that will help it last somewhat longer. It is. |
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