To the group in general: I really get a kick out of all the discussion on the auto fuel issue. >From a saftey aspect I think you are all taking a big risk every time you fill up with fuel from your local gas station. Why? Just reading all the supposed precautions you are taking is enough to make me nervous.Everyone who is testing their fuel seems to have a different method.Can you be certain that your method is correct? Some of you think the water level in your test sample should rise with the presence of alcohol and some say the water level should be less!Some of you are relying on the word the person at the local station that Texaco or some other retailer never sells fuel with alcohol. What about when they run short and fill their tanks with an off brand to get them by until the regular shipment arrives? Don't kid yourself,it happens. Those plastic tanks you are taking back and forth to the airport. Are you sure they are clean, with no condensation? Has anyone used that tank for filling the lawnmower, moped, boat, chainsaw,etc? I'm not saying that the the 100LL or MOgas you buy at the airport is always perfect, but, IMHO, it sure is a safer bet than than the alternative.Yes, it's more expensive, I figure that in as part of my insurance premium. Aside from saftey, think about the airport that you fly out of.The fuel you buy there is helping to keep them in business. Every time a couper or anyone else brings fuel to their plane from off the airport they are taking a little income away from the FBO or airport. It all adds up. If we want to fly, we need to support the airports that make it all possible! I know I've stepped on a lot of toes here, but this group goes on and on about flying safely. Unfortunately safety is not always cheap. Ben 93994
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