On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 12:12:23 PM UTC-7, aerodyne wrote:
Using the Pawnee as an example, operating costs are only driven partly

by fuel, if fuel was 12/gal vs 6/gal, tow costs would not double, but

increase by 30-50%.



If you are in Socal, have you explored the non ethanol mogas available

at Petrolock from cleargas? Mogas STC for Pawnee exists as long as no

alcohol in the mix.



I am all for ground launch, but really, clubs are the immediate short

term answer. Joining a club with a nice two seater, one can reduce

your off season and BFR cost significantly by spliting the tow fee.



aerodyne

Mogas STC does not apply to the Pawnee D airframe.

Frank Whiteley