Change in the naming of fuels

From 12 October 2018 motor fuels (MOGAS) will change designation.

For the time being, this change has no effect on the composition of petrol.

You continue to use SP98 or SP95 in your microlight, which is therefore E5.

This will make choosing fuel easier when you travel, because it is a European harmonisation.

As for E10, the engines (Rotax or Jabiru) accept this fuel very well, but you must check with the aircraft manufacturer that the engine's ancillary components are compatible.

E85 must not be used in our microlight engines (compatibility problems with alloys, seals, etc.)

To keep it simple, here is an explanatory diagram:

To find out more about the fuels suitable for microlighting, see the "mechanics" pages of the CNFTE

Also re-read our Flight Safety Bulletins no. 42 and no. 43 on "Our dear petrol"

Refuelling during the 2018 Microlight Tour de France © Radio France - Jean-François Fernandez