Record Breaking United States Transcontinental
Biofueled Jet Flight to be announced-
July 2008
EAA Sponsored
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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.
About Green Flight International
Green Flight International (www.greenflightinternational.com)
was founded in 2006 to promote wider adoption of
environmentally-friendly fuels in commercial aviation
through international television media and print
outlets.
About Biodiesel Solutions
Biodiesel Solutions, Inc. (www.biodieselsolutions.com)
based in Sparks, Nevada is the world’s leading
manufacturer of community-scale biodiesel production
equipment, empowering communities worldwide to produce
their own clean biodiesel fuel from their own
locally-grown materials. The company is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC-BB: RNWF) (www.renewalfuels.com),
a publicly-traded company which focuses on non-food
based technologies for producing renewable fuels and
energy.
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Final High Altitude
Flight Test conducted at Baylor University scheduled for
May 10, 2008. Initial fuel test 24,000 up to 40,000 feet
Mean Sea Level. Fuel consistency and and turbine
efficiency data results to be posted.
Initial test results
signify a major reduction in NOX and Carbon emissions.
