Compression-Ignition Powered Airplane Travels 1,485 Nautical Miles Burning 8.5 Gallons Per Hour Demonstrating the performance and fuel efficiency of its SMA powered compression-ignition Cessna 182 Skylane, Soloy Aviation Solutions flew nonstop to EAA Airventure from Soloy’s home base in Olympia, Washington; a 1,485 nautical mile flight. In an incredible display of fuel efficiency, the SMA SR305-230E engine only consumed 80 gallons of Jet-A fuel for the flight.
Source: aero newsSoloy/SMA Cessna 182 Flies Nonstop To AirVenture