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Engines Plugs Mufflers Fuel > Nitro problems??? Hard to get for any one???
 
 
louk05
Veteran
Location: Flying in BelAir Maryland

All this talk about every one being scarred that they will not be able to get their fuel??? I do not see the problem here. My LHS has tons of it. I just bought 3 Gal from them and they have 8 more Gal left. yeah it went up from $22 a gal to $33 a gal but other than that I do not see any kind of shortage and they talked about it a bit but said they will have no problem getting it. So I do not see what the big fuss is all about??? Its Coolpower 30% as well. So what is the big deal. you guys act like its the end of the world an every one will be fighting over the last drop of nitro. I just do not see anything but the cost going up. Other than that nothing

Fly Hard,Crash Hard,Upgrade, Align,AMA#906056
07-08-2008 01:35 AM
 
 
A.J.
Senior Heliman
Location: Winder, GA

I have trying to get some fuel for about a month and a half now. Still waiting, the hobby shop said they might have some this week.

A.J.

Stratus 90, Raven 50, Night Hawk Sport, Float/Standard Hawk Sport, Blade CP
07-08-2008 02:35 AM
 
 
louk05
Veteran
Location: Flying in BelAir Maryland

None here

I am having no problems at all. They even say there should be no problem getting any. Can you ship Nitro?? If so I can ship it to you. Not sure though if you can or not. any ways I see nothing wrong other than the price has gone up. Still very easy to get. here and In MD I am told. I am in FL right now but called 2 hobby shops there and they even told me the same thing. No problems but price went up

Fly Hard,Crash Hard,Upgrade, Align,AMA#906056
07-08-2008 03:04 AM
 
 
helihigh
Heliman
Location: york,PA

louk05, I wanted to let you know my LHS sells CoolPower 30% AT $25.00 a gallon. If you buy a case, makes you an even better deal. I ordered a case about three/four weeks ago and he had it in the next week no problem. I located in York, PA
07-08-2008 03:56 AM
 
 
captrlp
Senior Heliman
Location: spanish fork, utah - USA

If you have access to Cool Power 30, you are in the minority. Tower Hobbies and most other stores do not have any in stock.
If your LHS is willing to ship, please let me know, as I would like to purchase some.
Also, I spoke with Morgan Fuels again today and they confirmed they are still not producing 30%. They do not have any information pertaining to the future of 30%. They stated that they should have more information by the end of July.

take care, dont step on the toes today that may be connected to the butt you have to kiss tomorrow!!
07-08-2008 05:08 AM
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turboomni
Elite Veteran
Location: 63 Rambler Down By The Dumpster

consider a gasser

Setup is everything, All my heli's can fly better than I can pilot them
07-08-2008 05:12 AM
 
 
Pinecone
Veteran
Location: Maryalnd

Fuel cannot be shipped by anyone wihtoua hazardous material shippers license.

You can find trucking companies that willl ship for you, but it will be expensive. I got quotes of $100+ for 2 cases of fuel as a single shipper. A fuel company has deals since they ship all the time. I know that Sig will ship truck fo about $100 from 4 cases to 14 cases.

There seems to be a good bit in the pipeline, but the last word from Morgan is they will not be making ANY 30% for a while.

Terry
Blade CP
Trex 450 SE
QJ EP8v2 EX
Gaui Hurricane 550
Vibe 50
07-08-2008 10:09 AM
 
 
blt4ice
Senior Heliman
Location: Newark, DE

Try magnum fuels if you need it shipped, they quoted me 264 for 3 cases of 30% shipped to my business location. Their prices include the shipping costs and they do not charge the added hazmat fee some other companies do. Of course there is the 3 case minimum.

Brian
Heli tools used: Torch, Pipe Wrench, 4 ft. crowbar
07-09-2008 03:20 PM
 
 
redvtr1000
Senior Heliman
Location: covington, GA

I've been in the three or four local hobby stores that I pass in the ATL area during my weekly return and not a one of them had any heli fuel whatsoever. There were a few gallons of plane fuel hanging around but thats it.

Haven't been in this week so maybe things have changed, last gallon I found was two weeks ago, wildcat 30, paid 27 for it.

"No sympathy for the Devil, keep that in mind. Buy the ticket, take the ride."
07-09-2008 03:44 PM
 
 
Pinecone
Veteran
Location: Maryalnd

BTW the hazmat fee is not the shipper, but UPS who charges this.

If they ship other than UPS they may not have this fee. But I don't think anyone has enough pull to get UPS to not charge this.

One fuel company has a way around ti though. It turns out they don't charge the fee is the containers are quart size or smaller. So this comapny ships only quarts, but for every 4 quarts shipped, tehy include a free 1 gallon jug.

Terry
Blade CP
Trex 450 SE
QJ EP8v2 EX
Gaui Hurricane 550
Vibe 50
07-09-2008 03:55 PM
 
 
louk05
Veteran
Location: Flying in BelAir Maryland

yes

I have had no problems at all and the HS at MD sais they will have it as far as they know and have no problems getting it. I got 3 cases from them and they had 8 more 2 days later. I will have to see how much they will sell a case to me for. I have not tried that. And helihihg. If you live near BelAir MD and can tell me what hobby shop that is I will be there to get a few cases just to make sure. But as far as I know no one on the east coast is having any troubles yet.

Fly Hard,Crash Hard,Upgrade, Align,AMA#906056
07-10-2008 01:38 AM
 
 
Pinecone
Veteran
Location: Maryalnd

louk05, where do you fly?

A group of heli guys fly at HCRCM on Thursady evenings.

Terry
Blade CP
Trex 450 SE
QJ EP8v2 EX
Gaui Hurricane 550
Vibe 50
07-10-2008 01:45 AM
 
 
camt10
Key Veteran
Location: ny

was looking today for fuel called 5 local shops
only one had 30% cywildcat 32 a gallon another was getting some byron in at 42.00 gallon

TO CRASH OR NOT TO CRASH
07-10-2008 01:58 AM
 
 
louk05
Veteran
Location: Flying in BelAir Maryland

HI

I mainly fly at my house but I go to lums and fly. If you want to stop by check me out. PM me fpr my info.?? One other thing did u buy the raptor from me at the shop in middle river?? I ma Steve. I sold you the raptor I am pretty sure

Fly Hard,Crash Hard,Upgrade, Align,AMA#906056
07-10-2008 03:46 AM
 
 
Pinecone
Veteran
Location: Maryalnd

Nope, no Raptor.

I am building a Vibe 50, and the rest of the fleet are electric.

Terry
Blade CP
Trex 450 SE
QJ EP8v2 EX
Gaui Hurricane 550
Vibe 50
07-10-2008 11:49 AM
 
 
gpclassic
Senior Heliman
Location: Schenectady New York

Hey Louk05

I will Bet you wouldn't want to live in NY
We Don't Have $hit here, and it don't look Good till the End of October
There's no End in Sight for us at all
No Hobby shops at all have Nitro around here,
use it sparingly
08-04-2008 02:46 AM
 
 
mrrc
Senior Heliman
Location: Huntingdon Valley, PA

If you can drive down to hobby hut in pa they have about 50 cases of
CY wildcat in stock
08-04-2008 01:01 PM
 
 
JeepCJ
Key Veteran
Location: Pennellville NY (Syracuse Heli Group)

How much are they getting per gallon, how far away are you from
Downingtown? May have to stop by next week!!

Helicopters....it's all in your head
08-04-2008 01:49 PM
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Wildcat Fuels
Senior Heliman
Location: Lexington, Ky

If you are coming to IRCHA this year we will be bringing a Semi-load. Between 1800-2200 gallons, the majority of which will be 30%. We will also be bringing Heli 10, 15, and 20% as well in good stock levels. Our truck will be arriving on Wednesday and leave on Sunday. Pricing will be available from our office for preorders at 859-885-5619. See ya at the show.
08-04-2008 02:32 PM
 
 
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