July 24, 2012 Podcast: Lycoming Adds ADI in Drone Engine

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By Paul Bertorelli, Editorial Director

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Anti-detonation injection, which involves injecting a mix of water and methanol into engine cylinders to compensate for low-octane fuel, will be used in Lycoming engines that power a military drone. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli spoke with Lycoming's Michael Kraft about whether the proven technology will make it back to GA engines.

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