AutoGas fueling tips and tricks

We have an autogas STC for our Cessna 172. Other than building another
"mighty Grape" like Jay Honeck's, what tips are there for fueling? Type
of fuel cans, funnels, bonding, do you bond a plastic can, funnel type, etc.

Fueling without a fuel truck/pump/hose is a dangerous pain in the
ass. The cans are really heavy and awkward, spills occur all-to
often, it's easy to dent/scratch your wing, and there is the ever-
present thought that you might burst into flames at any moment.

Building a fuel truck is not an insurmountable feat. Every farmer in
the Midwest has a similar rig, and you can build the whole thing for
less than 3 AMUs. The payback time, with a $1 per gallon price
differential, is very, very quick. (And it's pushing $2 per gallon
right now...)

If anyone needs advice, just drop me an email or post here. I'll be
glad to point you in the right direction(s).
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

On Nov 27, 3:14 pm, Jay Honeck wrote:
We have an autogas STC for our Cessna 172. Other than building another
"mighty Grape" like Jay Honeck's, what tips are there for fueling? Type
of fuel cans, funnels, bonding, do you bond a plastic can, funnel type, etc.

Fueling without a fuel truck/pump/hose is a dangerous pain in the
ass. The cans are really heavy and awkward, spills occur all-to
often, it's easy to dent/scratch your wing, and there is the ever-
present thought that you might burst into flames at any moment.

Building a fuel truck is not an insurmountable feat. Every farmer in
the Midwest has a similar rig, and you can build the whole thing for
less than 3 AMUs. The payback time, with a $1 per gallon price
differential, is very, very quick. (And it's pushing $2 per gallon
right now...)

If anyone needs advice, just drop me an email or post here. I'll be
glad to point you in the right direction(s).
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

The "mighty grape had spoken... :)))