True, but that issue can be fixed.

That comment was about fuel jelling. What are your fixes? Will it end up
making the cost higher? What happens when you go to other airports that
don't have auto diesel fuel?


The first fix would be to pump extra fuel through the system so that it can
be warmed by the engine, then returned to the tank. Perhaps you could even
run it through the oil cooler before sending it to the engine. There are
also additives that are routinely used to keep the fuel from jelling.

My understanding is that these engines are actually multifueled. You could
run them from diesel fuel, Jet-a, or any combination of the 2.

If I understand the issues correctly, the turbo charged diesel engines
retain most of their power even at high altitudes (around 25K). And, they
give about 30% improvement in fuel efficiency over av gas.

Please understand you're speaking to a complete novice here. I was hoping to
glean knowledge from you guys.