The weight isn't a problem - like diesel, it contains more BTU's per gallon so you get around the same number of miles per pound.  Just don't fill it up if weight is a concern.

Stuff smells like nail polish remover - that would take some getting used to.

Remember that their claims about price have to do with what they can produce it for (hypothetically).  Volume production would drive stock costs up (naturally), and that price does not include distribution, normal markup, or Aviation Fuel or other taxes.

Overall I think they have a good product - I enjoyed touring their lab - but don't believe quite all of the marketing hype.  They also face stiff competition from other vendors for synthetic Jet Fuel - which is a much larger market.  So, they will have challenges marketing since GA / AVGAS is such a small market.

Bill





Marl Halbrook wrote:

/Long days and pleasant nights..../

Does look promising if they can actually produce it as inexpensively as they think they can---they are predicting in the current market to be able to produce it for about $2 a gallon.

Only drawback I've seen is that it weighs about 7 lbs a gallon, or a little more.
 
Marl Halbrook Albany, Ga Starduster Too N88GG
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http://websites.expercraft.com/marl/  (BK-1 Build)
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