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There are substitutes that work in most engines. The others can be re-engined. Continuing to spray poison should not be in the table. But plane owners are rich
by coryrc 5y ago
There are substitutes that work in most engines. The others can be re-engined. Continuing to spray poison should not be in the table. But plane owners are rich and have money and time to lobby.
- sokoloff 5y agoMost [piston] engines? Yes. Most gallons of avgas bought per year? No (or at least until G100UL has an all-model certification to replace 100LL). I posted more details in a sibling comment here. (I want nothing more than to be able to buy G100UL.)
- coryrc 5y agohttps://www.aopa.org/advocacy/advocacy-briefs/regulatory-brief-avgas-100ll-alternatives https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/advocacy-briefs/regulatory-bri... Notice "not poisoning children" is not on their list of requirements. No, just that it doesn't cost you any money. If I just took TEL and sprayed it over your house, I'd be arrested and have to pay tens of thousands for remediation. But do it in a plane? No problem! You don't have to fly. You choose to poison us.
- jonititan 5y agoMost car engines? Yes with the exception of those with ethanol mixed into them. For aircraft engines it's a definite no. Several accidents caused by putting pump gas in aircraft.