Guest Bendorn Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Is there an aviation "Fuel Watch" where you can look at AvGas prices on the internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlegg Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Is there an aviation "Fuel Watch" where you can look at AvGas prices on the internet? I see this is an old thread with no answers but is there such a site now for avgas prices, or would members like to let us know their local price currently and location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank marriott Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 YBTL $2.30/ltr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyhi Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 YBAF. $2.12/ ltr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenaviator Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 YLTV $2.34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 YGAW $2.20 ltr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 YNRM $2.354/L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy320 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 How much longer do we have to wait for airports to install MOGAS, the preferred fuel for Rotax engines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 A good point, BB, but cost of installation and compliance is humungous. It would require big turnover to recoup the investment. What we really need is a certified-quality fuel to replace both mogas and avgas. That should keep Jabs and Rotaxes happy, and I believe many of the older engines are slowly being adapted to Life After Lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 YGAW has a 3000 ltr Mogas tank. It got drained one weekend and no one owned up. Wont be getting filled again. We have also had incidents lately of Avgas being taken and not recorded. If it keeps up we may loose all of our fuel facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billwoodmason Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 YCDE (Cobden VIc.) is currently $2.35 per ltr. Looks like price will rise again if fuel excise is lifted as has been suggested lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank marriott Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 9c /ltr increase in Avgas in one jump with the introduction of the carbon tax, let's see if the same drop comes if it can ever get through the senate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Frank, I pumped a lot of avgas on recent trip TVl- Temora....I just paid the bill...too scared to look at price !......doesn't matter anyway when your travelling...no bang juice....no go nowhere. ...........Maj.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunder Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 If I could get mogas at a known quality (aviation), I wouldn't mind travelling to pick it up in sealed containers. Perhaps containers supplied on an exchange basis. This is something the RAA and aviation bodies need to get onto........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy320 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 "Supply it & they will come", I'm sure that some entrepreneur could make a living by getting a contract from the local council to operate a MOGAS tanker, a second hand F150 type truck with a 2,000/3,000 ltr tank fitted is all that would be needed, also imagine a good cafe located at the airport, I'm sure RAA folks would utilize these facilities, it could even make the airport/town a destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Great idea......problem is CASA would probabily step in and ruin the fun.....supply of aviation fuel is a pretty regulated thing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 If I could get mogas at a known quality (aviation).... Newbie question here. Is the 95/98 octane you can buy at the local service station not of sufficient quality for aviation use? Surely there would have to be quality control so it didn't bugger up car engines, what's the difference? (And yes, I know you don't drive your car at 5000 ft). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunder Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Newbie question here.Is the 95/98 octane you can buy at the local service station not of sufficient quality for aviation use? Surely there would have to be quality control so it didn't bugger up car engines, what's the difference? (And yes, I know you don't drive your car at 5000 ft). The concerns for me are water in the fuel, additives that make it"hight octane"cooking off in a vented aircraft fuel tank and therefore becoming low octane fuel or worse. Other ingredients affecting hoses and engine components. Dirt causing blockages. As Bob mentioned car tanks are "sealed" and the pumps are in the tanks to keep positive pressure in the fuel feed system. Fuel under vaccum from the tank (ie rotax mechanical pump) can perhaps pull gasses out of dilution in the fuel causing all sorts of problems. Service stations and fuel companies are free to modify, add or remove additives at their leasure and not tell anyone. I don't believe there are any standards for fuel quality or any government control/checks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 A quick search found the standards that automotive petrol must conform to - http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/environment-protection/fuel-quality/standards/petrol Operability Standards A second suite of national fuel standards came into force on 16 October 2002. These standards ('operability standards') address those parameters of petrol that do not have a direct impact on emissions but, if not controlled, can have adverse impacts on the efficient operation of the engine. Each of the parameters has a maximum allowable percentage and the test method is specified. Is this vastly different to "aviation" mogas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunder Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Interesting link....not sure if it is actually followed or tested. Personally, I believe fuel quality varies greatly. There are a few threads on here regarding fuel (mogas). Well worth a read. Replys from Bob Llewellyn especially informative. http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/octane-fuel-degradation.115167/ http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/mogas.113237/#post-412027 The general consensus is that full is going "off" much faster now than in the past. I'm empting my aircraft tanks now (into car) if it is older than 2 weeks. I think people leaving fuel in their "vented" tanks longer are taking a risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I appreciate the info, Downunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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