I join PeterZ in thanking Bud for the post as well as those who replied in this
post.
I read the SL and I agree Bud that Rotax concern revolves around the issue of
detonation.
Valid and much more serious than concerns about the longevity of the
engine (my opinion).
I wholeheartedly agree and have learned, as a new Rotax 912 operator, that the
auto gasoline situation is, well, not optimal (short of using words not
appropriate
for a forum). We used to have Mogas at the field and life was good but that
went away (I guess people are not concerned about leaded aviation fuel anymore).
The unleaded no-ethanol stuff I get at the gas station looks like piss and
smells
like **** (dead dinosaur ****?). Per my CTLS friend advice I do mix it 50-50
with premium ethanol-full stuff. I agree that if there a risk of detonation,
the fuel we use is not helping the cause (or make you feel better). I heard of
some people that have the 914 engine run straight premium gas (with ethanol).
Would that be safer than using stale non-ethanol fuel that we don't know how
long it sits in the gas station?
I also agree that a CS prop is the way to go and I hope to one day be able to
get
one.
Best regards,
Chris
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