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How to Make Model Airplane Fuel

Building and flying model airplanes is a popular hobby for men and women of all ages. The first model airplane, the ̶0;Planophore,̶1; was invented by Alphonse Penaud and flew 131 feet. Today̵7;s model airplanes are much more technologically advanced and can glide through the air with the help of a motor. These motors require fuel that can be safely and economically mixed at home.

Things You'll Need

Measuring cups
Respirator
Safety goggles
Rubber gloves
Three-gallon plastic contain
Bakers AA castor oil
Klotz KL-200 oil
Methanol
Nitromethane
HDPE gallon jugs

Instructions

- 1
  Prepare yourself for handling methanol by wearing a respirator, rubber gloves,and goggles.
- 2
  Place four cups of Bakers AA castor oil into a plastic container that is at least three gallons.
- 3
  Add four cups of Klotz KL-200 oil to the plastic container.
- 4
  Add 28 cups of methanol to the mixture.
- 5
  Add four cups of nitromethane to the mixture.
- 6
  Mix the ingredients well.
- 7
  Pour the fuel immediately into HDPE gallon jugs that can be firmly sealed to prevent moisture in the air from mixing with the chemicals.
- 8
  Store the fuel and all the chemicals in an environment between 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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