Energy Conservation Potential of General Aviation Activity.
Abstract
Three approaches for reducing energy consumption were investigated: hardware modification, pilot education, and air traffic control. It is recommended that research into new aircraft engine designs, automatic mixture controls, conventional engine fuel saving improvements, composite materials development, and aerodynamic drag reduction continue and that this hardware be introducted into the fleet when cost, reliability and safety considerations allow. It is further recommended that the pilot awareness and education programs listed above be implemented by the FAA and the general aviation industry; and finally, that the ATC actions listed should be further evaluated to determine whether the anticipated fuel savings justify their implementation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA081182
Entities
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration