Demonstrating the performance and fuel efficiency of its SMA-powered compression-ignition Cessna 182 Skylane, Soloy Aviation Solutions flew nonstop to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from its home base in Olympia, Washington, a 1,485 nautical mile trip.
Soloy/SMA Diesel Cessna 182 Makes Epic Journey to Oshkosh
Key Takeaways:
- Soloy Aviation Solutions flew its SMA-powered Cessna 182 Skylane nonstop 1,485 nautical miles from Olympia, WA, to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, to demonstrate its performance and fuel efficiency.
- The nine-hour flight, including holding patterns, consumed only 80 gallons of jet-A fuel, maintaining true airspeeds between 150 and 162 knots at 17,500 feet.
- Soloy is displaying the SMA-powered Skylane at AirVenture 2017 and offering discounts on the STC conversion kit for initial buyers.
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