[–] 1 point 9 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

The FAA has approved a zero lead option but the GA pilots (rich old guys) don’t want to risk anything new in the 40-60 year old engines.

Ethanol isn’t great though since it attacks seals and fuel pump membranes and those planes sit still a lot, especially during winters.

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