AOPA Warns Pilots To Be Aware Of Varying Fuel Types

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in association with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, posted a warning today (posted below in italics) for pilots regarding concern over misfuelling as new unleaded fuels of varying types and octane levels are starting to make their way to market. It cautions pilots to ensure their aircraft – particularly those requiring high-octane fuels – are not misfueled with “the wrong type, grade, or mix of fuel.”


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/misfueling-fears-leads-aopa-to-caution-pilots

When we only had 100LL, there was no options.
Now, there are 3 fuels, with more on the way, which makes it very important to know what fuels are available at a next fuel stop.!
How do we know when a new fuel is available, other than calling the FBO, fuel supplier. ?
We are now ’ living in interesting times’.

As long as you just fly in circles over your home airport all will be well.
I can’t believe this 100UL fiasco could get anymore screwed up. I guess I was wrong.