"Dave" wrote in message
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wrote:
Due to the problems of getting 100LL in many places, Lycoming is
seeking FAA approval for the standard compression engines to be able
to use 93 octane auto gas. Link to avweb article bellow. Sounds like
good news, since I have an O-360. Maybe airports will start to carry
it.

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news..._198039-1.html

Regards,
Bud

I suspect that Continental will follow.
It makes sense, with the price of avgas going through the roof more people
will think twice( or more) about flying and buying aircraft.

With more airports supplying more cost effective fuel it will help most
aspects of general aviation.
Maybe those FBOs which have been holding us small GA aircraft hostage with
their high prices for fuel will rethink things a little bit.
Thanks for the heads up Bud.

I discussed mogas with the local FBO owner a week or so ago. He is and has
been in a quandry over it. If he installs mogas pumps, it simply
cannibalizes his business on 100LL, and he still has to charge a buck more
than at the local gas station in order to pay the rental fees, insurance,
etc. on the additional tank and make a slight profit. Much of this is
because a small FBO just doesn't sell much gas, and therefore doesn't get a
great deal on fuel (which is being sold barely over cost at convenience
stores).

I fear that FBO owners everywhere are in a heck of a spot - shrinking
customer base, rising prices, and no alternatives that are sure fire
winners.