Posted for n427jb@bellsouth.net:

I remember long ago when first receiving flight training, my instructor told
me that there was always a chance that a some one might accidentally fuel my
aircraft with Jet-A. The instructor told me that you should try the sniff
test, but, additionally throw the fuel on the pavement. Jet-A takes a lot
longer to evaporate than Avgas. In this day and age, it may be that to test
in this fashion may create other issues, but truly, Jet-A will feel more oily
than Avgas and will of course take longer to evaporate.

In the last few weeks we have lost several Lancairs to what appears to be
failure to properly pre-flight the aircraft. Whether it is an open canopy,
weather related, mis-fueling incidents or failing to properly attach winglets,
the fact is that the time you spend pre-flighting your aircraft is the most
important time you will spend during your "flight." Other than preparing for
the flight by conducting a proper pre-flight, it is important to remember than
if an emergency takes place, you must continue to fly the aircraft as you have
been trained. Engine outs on takeoff are generally disasterous, however, they
are survivable. Spend the time to properly train in your Lancair.

There is nothing more disheartening than having to hear that another Lancair
has gone down. Please be careful!

Joe