100mpg in a plane !

mgb_phys

Take a lightweight small aeroplane, swap out the WWI era magnetos that run the engine for the modern fuel injections system in your car and get 100mpg

http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/article...WT.mc_sect=gan

turbo

What did Steve Fosset accomplish in Rutan's world-circling plane?

mugaliens

I read that article when it came out. Quite impressive!

With expense being a big issue for most general aviation pilots, one has to wonder why engine manufacturers didn't adopt the EFI/FADEC approach years ago.

Better still, turbocharged diesels show even more promise in terms of greater power throughout the climb and on hot, high-altitude takeoffs, while delivering better efficiency for any given velocity at altitude.