Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Today, high octane unleaded fuels are already commercially available and can be used in the vast majority of piston engine aircraft. According to one recent study by the Aviation Fuel Club, an organization of sport aviators devoted to fuel issues, the FAA has approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) permitting the use of automotive fasoline, also known as "autogas" or "mogas," in over 80% of piston aircraft now in operation. The study also notes that auto gas can be less expensive than leaded AvGas, and aircraft using auto gas can burn half as much fuel per hour." Source: Letter from Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA) to acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.

FMI: http://waxman.house.gov