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What is everyone using for smoke oil?
- Thread starter jcarne
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Quotafiller
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The deal is you burn $$$ right out the tailpipe at $12 a gallon per minute but it is sexy. $700 a 55 gal barrel shipped is the going rate
lucaperazzolli
Well Known Member
We use Aeroshell smoke oil, the best. In alternative enological vaseline oil.
Pilot135pd
Well Known Member
I bought this oil and it works fine for me. Those who use smoke oil for their professional (paid to fly) air shows might have another opinion, but mine blows white and dense and it's only $470 for 55 gallons and includes free shipping.
petroleumservicecompany.com
BlueSky White Lightning Smoke Oil
BlueSky White Lightning Aviation Smoke Oil is a severely hydro-treated, low viscosity paraffinic oil with no additives. BlueSky White Lightning burns clean and produces a thick, pure white trail perfect for aviation aerobatic displays. Additionally, it is safe for the environment and won’t...
I have used Aeroshell, Phillips 66, Bluesky White Lightning, and some concrete form release oil.
No significant visual difference between any of them, so I use the cheapest. Which is generally
the BlueSky. Best way to reduce cost is to buy 55 gallon drums, and one Wilkes-Barre, PA company
has a flat rate shipping deal. Order 3 barrels with some friends and you can cut the shipping to
manageable rates. Figure $10-12 per gallon, and two injectors will go through about 1/2 gal per minute.
As far as aerobatics are concerned, join a local IAC chapter, practice in a NOTAMed box, and be judged
and coached from the ground by experienced pilots. Cheaper than smoke oil and more effective.
No significant visual difference between any of them, so I use the cheapest. Which is generally
the BlueSky. Best way to reduce cost is to buy 55 gallon drums, and one Wilkes-Barre, PA company
has a flat rate shipping deal. Order 3 barrels with some friends and you can cut the shipping to
manageable rates. Figure $10-12 per gallon, and two injectors will go through about 1/2 gal per minute.
As far as aerobatics are concerned, join a local IAC chapter, practice in a NOTAMed box, and be judged
and coached from the ground by experienced pilots. Cheaper than smoke oil and more effective.
OK, mind telling me how you get free shipping from PSC?
I suspect that it's using PSC's "Select Shipping" program: https://petroleumservicecompany.com/psc-select-shipping-subscription
You pay $299 and can get unlimited shipping for free for a year.
If the smoke oil is all you're buying, then it might not work out for you
Pilot135pd
Well Known Member
Actually I bought mine last year when they were giving free shipping everywhere. Guess that cost them too much and they recently changed it. For those who live in their subscription area, it's still cheaper than other brands of oil.
*** I just checked and even paying for shipping it still would cost me $639 today for the 55 gallons shipped to Texas, so check them out and see what shipping costs to your home.
*** I just checked and even paying for shipping it still would cost me $639 today for the 55 gallons shipped to Texas, so check them out and see what shipping costs to your home.
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I use them all the time for my regular oil - do’t use smoke oil, but their service and shipping in general is great - and they usually have the best price (to my door) on Phillips X/C…
Pilot135pd
Well Known Member
OK, Disregard the company in my previous posts because these two companies seem to have the same website designer, look at their checkout process !!
When I went to recommend BlueSky smoke oil I was lazy and did a quick google search to get the name where I bought it instead of checking Quicken for my receipt. After further review it turns out I actually ordered from Aviation Oil Outlet and they STILL have FREE SHIPPING like when I bought my oil. Here's a screenshot of what it would cost if I ordered another 55 gallon drum today: $541 !!
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I wish that was an easy option where I live. 2 hr flight one way in the RV just to get to a chapter. Idk if competition is ever in my goals but right now I'm just looking to have fun with some good ole gentleman acro. I would however like to go somewhere to get some training soon though for some stuff beyond loops and rolls, etc.
