I commend George for his composure in his reply and I disagree with BGS and that line of argument entirely, his post sounds like a series of sound bites. The fact is that the availability of G100UL will create winners and losers, and the potential losers see this coming. The fact that this solution was created here in the US, to me, is a huge win for all of us. That it was created in time to avoid additional costly and lengthy legal battles and potential airport closures is even more impressive. This argument is pure politics in my opinion but, unlike politics, the rules for this game were written down a long time ago with the goal, processes, requirements and testing clearly stated. If this G100UL has met those standards, then it should be available and let pilots and owners make their choice, thus creating winners and losers with respect to FBOs, fuel transport, fuel manufacturing and all the rest. Change is tough for some people, but that should not stop progress. If an FBO within an hour of me here in the NE had this fuel, I would fly to get it. If we want to whine about the cost of the STC and the potential unknowable risks, then maybe be consistent. If we apply that same thought process to the moment you line up on centerline and push the throttle, we may find the risks and costs too great and stay in the hangar instead.
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