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ck2today at 6:11 PM2 repliesview on HN

anything that gets rid of leaded fuel on prop aircraft is a win even if 0% efficiency improvement


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jabltoday at 7:21 PM

This is about replacing a turboprop with a slightly smaller turboprop and electric motor/generator+battery. The turboprop burns Jet-A, not leaded aviation gasoline.

Schiendelmantoday at 7:33 PM

If you care about leaded fuel, the culprit now is general aviation - small airports, Cessnas, not commercial flights. If you go work on it, let me know, I'll help you!

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