For the most part they are low rpm, often under 2,700 depending on prop diameter. But there are many smaller aero engines that turn fairly high speeds and use reduction gearing to slow down the propeller. The little Rotax will max out at 5,800 rpm. while the Austro, which is rotary, will spin up to 7,750 rpm. while still using LL100 fuel.
I agree. It's made for a completely different running environment. Anti icing at altitude etc.
And yet, the only down side to using it in a performance automobile (without catalytic converters) seems to be that is harder to obtain. Otherwise, it works well as a high octane fuel. Unless there is water in the fuel, ordinary gasoline shouldn't ice up at altitude either, people use it in the arctic and other cold areas. And many aircraft, such as crop-dusters or piston engine helicopters operate near the ground, just like a car engine. Almost all airplanes are on the ground when they take off, which is generally when they are set to maximum power.
Here's a list of Connecticut airfields, both public and private. List of airports in Connecticut - Wikipedia
There is rejetting. Widely accepted across all types of forum boards.
You cant be serious. People fall out of the sky from it. Many deaths per year. I would have more concern about that then someone who smoked a doobie and plowed into me at 5.8 mph.
You're right. And those little 292cc sled engine deals. Ground level and slightly above ground level are very similar.
Thanks now to scout them for unmanned pumps or a friendly employee. There are more than I expected.
Many have self serve pumps. Credit card in and some ask for an aircraft registration to allow it to start . Just look at a "N" number as you enter the field.
Thanks! Can you explain what the N means. Could I use a registration from a plane on the field or have on from some plane on a different field.
Add an N in front of your license plate number...... or snag one from a plane in storage at the field.
You could pull the probe and put a plug in it (
) , and run the lead again.
AV100LL has on octane reading of 100 when leaned out in cruise. It actually has a 130 octane reading when running full rich.
Many years ago when I was racing around here you could get it easily at the airfield where I have 2 cars currently stored. Would fill up race fuel jugs. Then one day I went and the guy at the pumps said no more and they needed to be metal cans as he wasn't legally allowed to put it in those containers anymore. So I had an old drum from Sunoco Purple, went back and used that just had to pump from it.. I don't know if that was their rule for insurance purposes or it's that way everywhere now so you might want to ask before going..
I just use old 5 gallon race gas cans. I have at least twenty. They are CLEARLY gas cans, and the airport doesn't care....... but Sam's Club won't let me use em for gasoline, cause they are not listed in their little pamphlet of "acceptable" "fuel containers".
