Stunt plant pilot says loss of fuel efficiency 3-6 percent from switch to ethanol

In Florida, the pilot of an ethanol-powered MX-2 aerobatic plane said that his plane uses three to six percent more ethanol fuel than aviation gas, adding that the plane has lower emissions and a cooler-running engine. The plane, sponsored by ethanol construction firm Fagen, has “Ethanol Kicks Gas” painted on its side.

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