I usually take my oil analysis samples when the engine is cold. The logic is that all the oil has […]
Author: Ben Visser
Octane ratings: Where did they come from, what do they mean, and why are there so many?
The difference between the RON and the MON is called the fuels sensitivity. Most typical fuels have a sensitivity of […]
New math and the unleaded future of general aviation
The search for an unleaded avgas continues, with four fuels still in the running and being evaluated by the FAA. […]
More about winterizing general aviation airplanes
Winter brings special challenges for general aviation aircraft owners, so our oil expert offers more tips on how to winterize […]
Do multigrade oils increase valve sticking in piston airplane engines?
Recently an engine rebuilder called with a question I had not heard before. He asked if multigrade oils would increase […]
Modern engines for a modern world
One of the reasons that GA has not grown is that flying today’s aircraft scares the hell out of young […]
What causes exhaust valve recession in an engine?
There are several theories, but the one that makes the most sense to me is that the lead in avgas […]
How the search for unleaded avgas is like two elephants mating
Whenever a new problem or crisis arises in general aviation, it reminds me of two elephants mating. The first step […]
Tips to get your aircraft engine to full TBO
Ben Visser, General Aviation News’s aviation fuels and lubricants expert, offers his top tips to get your aircraft engine to […]
What is fueling high gas prices?
Even with the lead out, the price and competition in the avgas market will probably not change much. Source: general […]