There are several theories, but the one that makes the most sense to me is that the lead in avgas helps sealing and improves thermal heat transfer.
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CubCrafters CEO talks GA with Wall Street
CubCrafters President and CEO Patrick Horgan is featured on the latest episode of TheBell2BellPodcast from InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN), which “delivers informative updates and exclusive interviews with executives operating in fast-moving industries,” according to IBN officials.
FAA extends aircraft registration to seven years
The rule will take effect 60 days after it was published in the Federal Register and will apply to all aircraft currently registered.
Picture of the Day: Sublime night flight
David St. George submitted this photo and note: “The sun was setting in the Finger Lakes as I climbed out headed home for the night in the noble C-152.”
Your flight has been delayed
The time-worn expression about GA travel is true. If you’ve got time to spare, go by air. Of course, there is an addendum I would add to that expression that has proven true for me. If you want to broaden your experience, meet fascinating people, and truly enrich your life, fly.
Team effort keeps L09 open
A proverb states that “success has many fathers,” and that was certainly true in the successful effort to preserve Stovepipe Wells Airport (L09) in Death Valley National Park in California, according to Tim Riley, a director of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF).
Non-profit celebrates the Grand Dames of Aviation
“Cultivating the talent, innovation, and leadership of women is critical for the future of aviation and aerospace,” noted Carol Dean, founder of the Grand Dames of Aviation.
New version of Flight Schedule Pro integrates with LogTen Pilot Logbook
“One of the top requests from operators, students, and instructors alike has been the integration of a pilot logbook with Flight Schedule Pro,” says Jasen Barnes, Flight Schedule Pro CEO.
Picture of the Day: His first flight
Michael A. Crognale submitted this photo and note: “Noah gets ready for his first airplane flight ever in 2020 when he was 10. We flew Cessna 150N N66472 out of Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG) in Virginia. He fell in love with it and is now a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol looking forward to training for his private pilot certificate.”