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Walter Klatt

Gas For Floatplane

Post by Walter Klatt » Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:59 am

Al, I chose the low compression 150 hp 0320 in mine for that
purpose, too. However, strange as it may sound, here in BC, I
have found it easier to get 100 LL when flying away from home
than mogas. There is no shortage of float plane bases in these
parts, but they don't carry auto fuel. While there are marinas,
they usually have pilings around their floats, which are not
friendly to your wings when trying to dock. Also, I had one
marina refuse to sell me fuel for my airplane.

And don't forget, you never have too much hp in a floatplane.

Having said all that, I still use mostly mogas in mine, because
most of my flying is from my home base, so it is still a money
saver.

JMHO,
Walter
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com
[mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Alan Hepburn
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 6:11 AM
To: murphy-rebel@dcsol.com
Subject: Gas For Floatplane


Folks:

I'm at the point of choosing an engine for my Elite on
amphibs, and have
been looking at the O360s from Aerosport Power. It
seems to me that the
best choice is the low compression cylinders that run
regular auto gas,
especially for a floatplane. You sacrifice 12 hp, but
the gas is more
economical and more readily available on the water.
Something of which
everybody may not be aware - I just found out from my
crooked acoountant
friend that it's possible to reclaim the road tax on
auto gas used in
airplanes (provided you don't buy it at an airport,
where you don't
usually pay the road tax anyway).

Comments?

Al



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Jerry Purdom

Gas For Floatplane

Post by Jerry Purdom » Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:59 am

Hi Alan
I bought my 0-360 from Bart at Aerosport Power out of Kamloops,I have over
400 hrs now and no problems and I beleive MAM buys all their engines from
Bart too. Mine is the low compression cylinders to and mostly burn marked
premium fuel bought at marinas,I put on tuned exhaust trying to get a
little hp. back.

THANKS
jerry
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From: "Alan Hepburn" <ahepburn@renc.igs.net>
To: <murphy-rebel@dcsol.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 6:10 AM
Subject: Gas For Floatplane

Folks:

I'm at the point of choosing an engine for my Elite on amphibs, and have
been looking at the O360s from Aerosport Power. It seems to me that the
best choice is the low compression cylinders that run regular auto gas,
especially for a floatplane. You sacrifice 12 hp, but the gas is more
economical and more readily available on the water. Something of which
everybody may not be aware - I just found out from my crooked acoountant
friend that it's possible to reclaim the road tax on auto gas used in
airplanes (provided you don't buy it at an airport, where you don't
usually pay the road tax anyway).

Comments?

Al



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Alan Hepburn

Gas For Floatplane

Post by Alan Hepburn » Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:00 am

Folks:

I'm at the point of choosing an engine for my Elite on amphibs, and have
been looking at the O360s from Aerosport Power. It seems to me that the
best choice is the low compression cylinders that run regular auto gas,
especially for a floatplane. You sacrifice 12 hp, but the gas is more
economical and more readily available on the water. Something of which
everybody may not be aware - I just found out from my crooked acoountant
friend that it's possible to reclaim the road tax on auto gas used in
airplanes (provided you don't buy it at an airport, where you don't
usually pay the road tax anyway).

Comments?

Al



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Laura P

Gas For Floatplane

Post by Laura P » Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:00 am

Hi Al, I have flown on floats with both 150hp mogas friendly and 160hp 100LL
only.Yes the mogas was cheaper and more convenient but, you still need lead
in the 150hp engine.I found I needed every bit of horsepower so the 160hp
was just right.Most float plane bases around me are only carrying 100LL and
my 150hp Leaded up with 100LL.I fly in some remote areas and the old five
gallon gas cans help get me around.I have to keep the fuel low until I know
that day how much wieght is being loaded so I can get of the water due to
temp. and wind.For me I prefered the 160hp in my situation ,loading 100LL
in gas cans is no problem at the airport.Clear as mud? Bill Zenair 300 and
Moose 244

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Alan Hepburn
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 9:11 AM
To: murphy-rebel@dcsol.com
Subject: Gas For Floatplane


Folks:

I'm at the point of choosing an engine for my Elite on amphibs, and have
been looking at the O360s from Aerosport Power. It seems to me that the
best choice is the low compression cylinders that run regular auto gas,
especially for a floatplane. You sacrifice 12 hp, but the gas is more
economical and more readily available on the water. Something of which
everybody may not be aware - I just found out from my crooked acoountant
friend that it's possible to reclaim the road tax on auto gas used in
airplanes (provided you don't buy it at an airport, where you don't
usually pay the road tax anyway).

Comments?

Al



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klehman

Gas For Floatplane

Post by klehman » Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:00 am

Well not so crooked in this particular case perhaps ;) as I know guys
that have claimed the rebate for years in Ontario.
Ken

Alan Hepburn wrote:
Folks:

I'm at the point of choosing an engine for my Elite on amphibs, and have
been looking at the O360s from Aerosport Power. It seems to me that the
best choice is the low compression cylinders that run regular auto gas,
especially for a floatplane. You sacrifice 12 hp, but the gas is more
economical and more readily available on the water. Something of which
everybody may not be aware - I just found out from my crooked acoountant
friend that it's possible to reclaim the road tax on auto gas used in
airplanes (provided you don't buy it at an airport, where you don't
usually pay the road tax anyway).

Comments?

Al

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Drew Dalgleish

Gas For Floatplane

Post by Drew Dalgleish » Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:00 am

At 09:10 AM 2/21/2004 -0500, you wrote:
Folks:

I'm at the point of choosing an engine for my Elite on amphibs, and have
been looking at the O360s from Aerosport Power. It seems to me that the
best choice is the low compression cylinders that run regular auto gas,
especially for a floatplane. You sacrifice 12 hp, but the gas is more
economical and more readily available on the water. Something of which
everybody may not be aware - I just found out from my crooked acoountant
friend that it's possible to reclaim the road tax on auto gas used in
airplanes (provided you don't buy it at an airport, where you don't
usually pay the road tax anyway).

Comments?

Al
With the high compression pistons you can still run premium car gas can't
you? All the marinas I've checked out are very float plane unfreindly with
posts and pumps too close to the edge of the dock and tight quarters no
place to turn around etc. Since you're going on amphibs I think you'll find
it a lot easier to fuel at an airport. If you plan to fuel from jerry cans
when you're on the hard install your pitot tube at least one rib bay
outboard from the bay the wing strut attaches at or you'll have a tough
time getting a ladder between the float and the pitot tube.
drew
Drew




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