by Ben Visser | Aug 21, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230824, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Visser's Voice
I like this question because I can give a definite answer: No. Read More
by Paul McBride | Jul 30, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230810, Ask Paul, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Visser's Voice
I have an O-360 Mattituck (experimental) engine installed on my RV-7A. I have been using Aeroshell W100 Plus for more than 15 years. I have been using mogas solely for more than 10 years now, so no fear of lead deposits. This is my question: Would the use of fully...
by Ben Visser | Jul 26, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230727, Aviation Fuel, Aviation News, faa, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Visser's Voice
As the quest to find an unleaded replacement for 100LL continues, why isn’t the government and industry getting behind a fuel that’s already been tested and approved? Read...
by Ben Visser | Jun 14, 2023 | 20230622, aircraft maintenance, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Visser's Voice
Did you know you should wear rubber or latex gloves when changing your airplane’s oil? It’s important to protect yourself from the used oil and the harmful things that can accumulate in the oil from the combustion process. Read...
by Ben Visser | Feb 22, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230223, Aviation Fuel, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Visser's Voice
The search for an unleaded avgas continues, with four fuels still in the running and being evaluated by the FAA. Will all four make it to market? Who will the FAA and the industry get behind as the future of general aviation? Read...
by Ben Visser | Jan 16, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230126, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Visser's Voice
Winter brings special challenges for general aviation aircraft owners, so our oil expert offers more tips on how to winterize your airplane, as well as what guidelines to follow for winter oil changes. Read...