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Old April 26th 07, 01:34 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default GA pilots burning biodiesel (was Cost of gas is beginningto hurt)

Justin Gombos wrote:

But since you bring it up, a gasoline engine can actually burn
(bio)diesel safely, as long as it's mixed with at least 90% gasoline.
It would essentially be the equivelent of very high octane gasoline.
Are you familiar with those "octane boosters" sold in 8 dollar retail
bottles with all the fancy graphics? Lookup the MSDS on it - it's
only kerosene (iow, fuel oil)


There are problems with biodeisel at altitude. It may never be
viable for aircraft. Pie in the sky is for people on the ground.