Decalin use in a unleaded mogas - Avgas mix

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Re: Decalin use in a unleaded mogas - Avgas mix

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srclink wrote:Thanks all for the feedback. Just letting everyone know...Decalin never responded to the question.
Disappointing
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Merlinspop wrote:
srclink wrote:Thanks all for the feedback. Just letting everyone know...Decalin never responded to the question.
Disappointing
I think this would be a prrfect opportunity for our SportPilotTalk group to reach out through moderator and/or group inquiry (similar to petition) to emphasise that a large community of their customers require and derserve an answer!
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I copy loud and clear, Richard. If somebody will find me a name and/or email address, I will send an email on behalf of the community.
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Paul - earlier in this thread I posted a link to their customer service page. That might have a ph#... I don't remember.
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CT's explanation makes perfect logical sense. Anyone get an official answer from Decalin to be assured that there are no extenuating circumstances? (Perhaps some sort of chemical or physical complication from the MOGAS mix that isn't readily apparent?) The fact that Decalin did not reply could possibly suggest:

1) the question fell by the wayside
2) there are issues unknown
3) some type of liability concern

An official position from Decalin would be assuring.
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Meanwhile check out this MOGAS airport map:
http://www.flyunleaded.com/mapusairports.html
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Re: Decalin use in a unleaded mogas - Avgas mix

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Thanks for that!

I've used the Airnav search function and used Mountain Empire in VA and Barnwell, SC in the past.

On my Page trip, used N Little Rock - there's an LSA dealer there with MOGAS not shown on the chart.

Heads up - always call to be sure they have 91+. I landed at an airport in FL (Winter Haven?) for MOGAS only to find they just had 87 octane.
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