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As G100UL becomes more available in California, it would be nice if some of the early adopters would share their experiences both good and bad.

1) Increased fuel density of G100UL --> if you fly LOP what has this translated into difference of fuel flow for you?

2) Cold Starts --> initial tests suggest that this shouldn't be an issue, but boiling point is higher and evap rate longer; is there an environmental temp where this becomes an issue?

3) changes/improvements seen on oil analysis?  borescope? savvy data?

4) paint staining or damage?  do you follow fueling hygiene/ceramic coat/age of paint? if issues, age of paint and pictures of before and after.

5) fuel tank leak --> if you have issues it would be helpful to mention what is worst leak before, hx of patches, age of sealant/last full reseal, and what sealant used if you know.

6) fuel prices for G100UL compared to surrounding prices

7) any unexpected benefits or detriments?  changes in how you run the engine?

I think it would be helpful to shed light on alternative fuel use (of whatever type) as we move forward to learn how best to prepare our aircraft to adopt smoothly without issues.  Ideally it would be nice to keep politics, wild speculation, and exaggerated commentary to a minimum.  For people moving to unleaded fuel, it would be good to get a picture of the fuel filler area, sumps and any fuel seeps/under wing paint damage prior to adoption so that we can be as objective as possible.  Even if your commentary is "transition was smooth, fuel works great, no issues after 200 hrs. of use" that would be helpful.  Would be helpful to add your Model/year/engine just as basic details.

If you don't use an alternative fuel / G100UL, then it would be helpful for you to avoid/minimize commentary on the thread to keep this for field reports of use.  Would like to keep this constructive and informative with FIELD REPORTS of use and avoid speculation please.

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