Supposedly, someone's actually running a plane on b100.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Contact: Doug Rodante
Green Flight International
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WORLD’S FIRST JET FLIGHT POWERED
ENTIRELY ON RENEWABLE BIODIESEL FUEL
Green Flight International and Biodiesel Solutions
partner to set a new precedent in the use of
renewable fuels in transportation.
RENO, NV. (October 5)… Aviation history was made
earlier this week in the high desert at the
Reno-Stead Airport when an L-29 military aircraft
piloted by Carol Sugars and Douglas Rodante
succeeded in completing the world’s first jet flight
powered solely by 100% biodiesel fuel. The
Czechoslovakian-made aircraft is rated to fly on a
variety of fuels including heating oil, making it
the preferred platform for testing biodiesel in jet
engines.
The experimental test flights were conducted
starting with a blend of jet fuel and biodiesel. The
engine data was measured and the performance was
evaluated and found acceptable for continued use,
eventually resulting in the landmark flight using
100% renewable biodiesel fuel. According to Chief
Pilot Carol Sugars who wrote and conducted the test
program, “As we gradually increased the amount of
biodiesel in the fuel blend, the data confirmed that
the aircraft continued to perform well, giving me
the confidence to transition to 100% biodiesel.”
Flight tests were conducted up to an altitude of
17,000 feet showing no significant difference in
performance compared to conventional jet fuel.
“This test program between Green Flight
International and Biodiesel Solutions was a unique
and exciting opportunity to show what can be done in
renewable fuels.” said Rudi Wiedemann, president of
Biodiesel Solutions. “The very idea of using 100%
biodiesel to fly a jet aircraft makes a compelling
statement about the possibilities for the future of
renewable energy and a healthier planet.”
Out of concern for our global environment, Green
Flight International was conceived by Douglas
Rodante in April 2006 to serve as a platform for future
development in the use of environmentally-friendly
fuels in aviation and elsewhere. “It is imperative
that the global community take immediate steps to
reduce our carbon footprint, because we can no
longer afford to wait while our environment
continues to degrade.” said Rodante. “By
implementing even a small amount of bio-degradable
fuel in our transportation system we can
significantly reduce the CO2 (greenhouse gasses) and NOx (the precursor to smog) that contribute to
global warming.”
In the near future Green Flight International
expects to announce plans for another
record-breaking aviation event. They invite aviation
and biofuel enthusiasts to inquire about how they
might be able to participate in this exciting
venture. For more information contact Doug Rodante
at (407) 880-2501 or doug@greenflightinternational.com.
