{"podcast":{"title":"Colorado Pilots Association CPA Newsletter","slug":"colorado-pilots-association-cpa-newsletter-7262198","podcast_index_feed_id":7262198,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/ibmacgeek/feed.xml","website_url":"https://ibmacgeek.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20121765/Podcast.png","author":"ibmacgeek","episode_count":22,"summary":"Colorado Pilots Association Newsletter is published by the Colorado Pilots Association once each month. Colorado Pilots Association was incorporated as a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation in 1972. It is a statewide organization with over 700 members dedicated to making Colorado a better, safer, and more desirable place to fly. Objectives of the organization are to promote aviation and flight safety, to protect the rights of pilots, and to be of assistance to the general public in aviation matters. Most organizational activities are administered from central offices located in the Denver area. Officers of the association are elected by the membership at an annual meeting in November of each year. The officers and appointed committee chairpersons make up the Board of Directors that governs affairs of the association. Individuals acting as liaisons for other aviation-related organizations attend board meetings to facilitate coordination of activities. And a dedicated group of Area Representatives located around the state act as membership and information contacts. Please note, these newsletters are AI Transcribed, so there may be some phrasing or depictions from the newsletter. To get t…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T06:20:11.730769+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-pilots-association-cpa-newsletter-7262198"},"episode":{"title":"Turbulence in the Tank: The FAA’s 2030 Unleaded Transition Plan vs. Real-World Physics","slug":"turbulence-in-the-tank-the-faa-s-2030-unleaded-transition-plan-vs-real-world-physics","published_at":"2026-02-11T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-pilots-association-cpa-newsletter-7262198/turbulence-in-the-tank-the-faa-s-2030-unleaded-transition-plan-vs-real-world-physics","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-pilots-association-cpa-newsletter-7262198","url":"https://ibmacgeek.podbean.com/e/turbulence-in-the-tank-the-faa-s-2030-unleaded-transition-plan-vs-real-world-physics/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q57tvnsr2y4ar9id/FuelPodcastMain.mp3","summary":"The clock is ticking on 100LL. In this deep dive, we unpack the FAA’s newly released \"Draft Transition Plan,\" which sets a hard target to eliminate leaded aviation fuel by 2030 (2032 for Alaska). We move beyond the press releases to analyze the friction between regulatory timelines and mechanical reality. Join us as we break down the FAA's four-phase roadmap, the fierce competition between fuel contenders (G100UL, 100R, and UL100E), and the massive supply chain hurdles facing every airport and FBO in the country. Show Notes & Key Takeaways• The FAA’s 4-Phase Roadmap: ◦ Phase 1: Finalizing fuel authorizations and completing comparative testing. ◦ Phase 2: Gaining market experience with early adopters and managing supply chains. ◦ Phase 3: A nationwide rollout for the contiguous U.S. by 2030. ◦ Phase 4: A specialized transition for Alaska extending to 2032 due to unique infrastructure challenges.• The Technical Risks (What Pilots Need to Know): ◦ Valve Recession: A UND study found a statistically significant correlation between UL94 usage and exhaust valve seat recession, leading to cylinder failures. ◦ Material Compatibility: AOPA’s Baron demo with G100UL highlighted that the fuel does not evaporate like 100LL, causing paint staining, and may be incompatible with certain older fuel bladders. ◦ Microwelding: The lack of lead results in \"microwelding\" between valves and seats, a protective function lead oxides previously provided.• The Contenders: ◦ G100UL (GAMI): Approved via STC for nearly all engines but facing material compatibility questions. ◦ 100R (Swift Fuels): Approved via STC for specific airframes (e.g., Cessna 172) and expanding; recently achieved ASTM production specification. ◦ UL100E (LyondellBasell/VP Racing): Currently in the FAA’s PAFI testing pipeli…","meta_description":"The clock is ticking on 100LL. 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