EAGLE Assesses Alaska's Specialized Avgas Needs

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Representatives of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative visited Alaska recently to gain a better understanding of the unique circumstances faced by operators and fuel distributors in the far-flung state. Piston aircraft (about 7,000 in total) are a lifeline for many communities and individuals in Alaska and the state has the highest per capita use of general aviation in the U.S. so EAGLE says its members heard that a smooth transition to a thoroughly vetted unleaded fuel is vital.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/eagle-assesses-alaskas-specialized-avgas-needs
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That’s News - Swift has submitted its fuel to ASTM committee, while it promotes its STC route.
Last I heard, Swift had listed problems with ASTM’s standard.
Is it now challenging ASTM to change the standard?

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Since it’s a consensus standard, that’s exactly how it works.

GAMI just claims they’re so good they are better than ASTM, so they won’t bother. That’s not really how conformance to standards work.

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Alaska is a mighty big market to walk away from. And how might GAMI’s refusal to achieve ASTM standard affect their position in the Lower 48?

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“Specialized AVgas Needs”…

Mules, Horses, ATV’s.

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You forgot dogs, the traditional method of transportation in AK, besides human feet. :wink:

Not many mules in AK, hard to breed many. Unfortunately as they are big and tough.

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I remind you of serious problems with ASTM ‘consensus’ committees, from my own experience - as I’ve related in this forum.
Including companies trying to shut innovations out.

Very costly to participate, Swift has other products to help pay the time and travel, perhaps GAMI can fund from sales of its product, delaying payback to George for his time spent inventing a no-lead fuel.

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I challenge you to provide a direct verified quote from GAMI to support your assertion.