Hi all, first off, thanks for all the great feedback and info on this forum.
The question I have now is about the RV12 used in a flying club. I know the SLSA is possible and I read an article from AOPA that the SLSA and E/AB can be leased by a flying club but weirdly the ELSA cannot. I guess the club can buy the plane itself and use it in the club since they are not renting or hiring out the plane and the members of the non profit are considered "owners" as club members. But I guess if I bought a plane, I could only lease it to the club if it is SLSA or E/AB?
But that aside, my question is about the fuel. Sure, we can us 100LL which is available at the airport. It sounds like the easiest option. The airport does not carry mogas. Plus reading here, it sounds like this time of year can be hit or miss regarding winter blend fuels vs summer blends. Right now, we can have 30 degree nights and upper 80 degree days with a DA of 6000 ft. Can imagine a winter blend might run into some vapor lock issues later in peak of the day?
That said, what are some of your thoughts on this? Stick with 100LL, find a way to get mogas? I guess the club members could just have cans they fill up and bring to the airport when they want to fly. I am pretty sure the airport would not want us storing fuel cans in the hangar.
Lets here your thoughts.
Thanks in advance.
The question I have now is about the RV12 used in a flying club. I know the SLSA is possible and I read an article from AOPA that the SLSA and E/AB can be leased by a flying club but weirdly the ELSA cannot. I guess the club can buy the plane itself and use it in the club since they are not renting or hiring out the plane and the members of the non profit are considered "owners" as club members. But I guess if I bought a plane, I could only lease it to the club if it is SLSA or E/AB?
But that aside, my question is about the fuel. Sure, we can us 100LL which is available at the airport. It sounds like the easiest option. The airport does not carry mogas. Plus reading here, it sounds like this time of year can be hit or miss regarding winter blend fuels vs summer blends. Right now, we can have 30 degree nights and upper 80 degree days with a DA of 6000 ft. Can imagine a winter blend might run into some vapor lock issues later in peak of the day?
That said, what are some of your thoughts on this? Stick with 100LL, find a way to get mogas? I guess the club members could just have cans they fill up and bring to the airport when they want to fly. I am pretty sure the airport would not want us storing fuel cans in the hangar.
Lets here your thoughts.
Thanks in advance.