AV8ORJWC
Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Posts: 1149
Location: Aurora, Oregon "Home of VANS"
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 Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject: The Greenies are Coming |
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Nothing fall through the cracks. We let it happen through our own apathy or failure to clearly communicate our desires. It is a two way street. One of the authors of our latest fiasco was even a major radio talk show host and aviator. Oh the blasphemy.
Oregon is now acknowledging that in an effort to please our Left leaning Governor, Senators and Representatives we would try to keep Oregon as the farthest left of logical states on the Western Seaboard (and that’s no easy task with California so progressive). Everyone is now willing to admit the language was poorly written, incompetently researched and hastily passed.
The lessons for all pilots (Everywhere) is to keep abreast of legislative trends. This same one is coming to a state near you, sooner that you’re ready for it. Montana took a pre-emptive effort to protect the supply of Non Ethanol AVGAS throughout their distribution system. Oregon is trying to correct the widespread damage by leaving a provision for a new distribution and new sale of 91 octane Non Adulterated MOGAS for use in aircraft using an EAA or Peterson sponsored STC. The difficulty is that MOGAS does not stay as a “fresh consumable” as long as AVGAS. It lacks stabilizers. The supply of this product is not likely to gain market viability. The new loophole would permit FBO’s to buy another fuel tank, pay another licensing fee, track another fuel source for sale and then try to find a distributor to bring very small boutique quantities of this new 91 Octane MOGAS to airports around our state on a frequent basis. Try to imagine the Supply and Demand model for very small quantity distribution (less than 5,000 gals) to your favorite airport.
On a second front, they are redefining the descriptor for AVGAS to protect its cleanliness and not further disrupt our state based <<Bio RFS Rule v17 DRAFT.doc>> aircraft and aviation industries.
We are still trying to jumpstart the Ethanol Industry before Iowa, Nebraska and the Great Heartland takes away all our business with our middle eastern brethren. Attached you may read the latest developments to try and stem the damage that has now been done. Before making cross country flights, research the grade and availability of your favorite fuel. Not just its price.
Stay aware of your local legislative issues.
John Cox
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Legislative Affairs for the Oregon Pilots Association
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