Ernest Christley wrote in message .com...
sanman wrote:
Check this out:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0427054317.htm

Interesting stuff... I wonder if aviation homebuilders could benefit
from 2-stroke engines made with this stuff? Comments?

Nope. NASA (a government agency) has a patent on it.

Are you sure? I didn't see that stated in the article--aside from
which why would NASA NOT license manufacturers to use the alloy?


It won't be any use to us until Lycoming or Rotax start making "campaign
contributions"


I thought Rotax was a division of Bombardier Recreational Products,
who, according to the article, are already making engines with the
new alloy.

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