Barney

See my post (new thread) on SMA Diesels that are FAA certified and
delivery is starting for a 230 HP, 4 cyl version. No price quoted, but
best guess is $80K-$90K

Big John
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On Mon, 24 May 2004 08:59:51 -0500, "Barney Rubble"
wrote:

Slightly off-topic, why has no-on mentioned diesel engines (that run on
Jet-A1)? This has got to be the way to go, better economy, better operation
at altitude, simpler mechanicals (less to break) and FADEC/ECU controlled?
For the majority of GA this has got to be the long-term answer, even in the
US. Europe is leading the way on this topic, oh did I mention gas prices?

- BR
"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message
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tony wrote:

I'm ignorate of the technology, but seem to remember the airlines went
to jets
because fuel costs were lower and they were lest costly to keep
running.

Kerosene is much cheaper than 140 octane avgas, and turbines are easier to
maintain
than large Pratt & Whitney radials. Neither of these facts is pertinent to
light
aircraft.

George Patterson
I childproofed my house, but they *still* get in.