batoutofshell Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I was riding by local airport today and found out i could get airplane fuel 55 cents cheaper than my unleaded pump gas has anybody ran this? and what mix? is it the same or?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrewMachine Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Do a search... But seriously....aviation fuel for 55 cents cheaper then unleaded?? I'm a pilot, and I've never seen that. Which airport? Not calling you a liar, but this is extremely hard to believe. Maybe they f'd up posting the price?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proquad101 Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 The av-gas is anywhere from 100 octane to 120 octane low lead, you can run it in anything. If it's cheaper I say use it. I use jet-a in my diesel truck because I have a bunch of it I drained from our helicopter and it's free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proquad101 Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Do a search... But seriously....aviation fuel for 55 cents cheaper then unleaded?? I'm a pilot, and I've never seen that. Which airport? Not calling you a liar, but this is extremely hard to believe. Maybe they f'd up posting the price?? 410947[/snapback] hey screwmachine what do you fly in colorado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 100LL is actually like 101 octane by R+M/2 ratings and is much more clean burning than auto pump fuel. The price is probably low because prices are typically raised as new deliveries of fuel come in, so it probably wont be cheap for very long. It is typically more expensive than primium pump fuel. I'd get u some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANDSTAR Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Sometimes the fuel station guys at muni airstrips are a little slow on changing the signage. If the actual pump says it's cheaper, RUN home and get as many 55 gal drums as you can and fill them up. Avgas is great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboy Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Sometimes the fuel station guys at muni airstrips are a little slow on changing the signage. If the actual pump says it's cheaper, RUN home and get as many 55 gal drums as you can and fill them up. Avgas is great stuff. 410974[/snapback] thats true,and its usually 10% higher tha n premium pump is its an awesome fuel that is a great alternative t othe 8$ a gallon race fuels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batoutofshell Posted September 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 thanks gents I apreciate the answers. I am going to go tommorrow its a small airport in Griffith,In. they don't sell much fuel and it wasn't posted I just drove by the pumps. i only have 4- 5gal cans wish I had a 55 gal drum. oil mix the same? I am assuming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proquad101 Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 The only bad thing is they can get in trouble for selling fuel to somebody that is not going to put the av-gas in a airplane, so make sure they are cool before you just walk up there and say "filler up". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blue Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 The local airport will sell as long as it is for off road use. They wont let you pull up in your vehicle and fill up. At night you could may be able to get buy with it since it is pay at the pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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