Originally Posted by
scifi
There are reports in the press that there is Lead Poisoning within 5 miles of each GA Airfield. This is just some wild speculation on the reporters behalf, as he does not quote any tests being performed at any of the locations in the UK.
He goes on to say that this increases the incidence of cancers from the LL100 used in piston engine aircraft, again with no authentic research being conducted.
As a result he sees that all Leaded fuel will be phased out in 5 years time, which I think is also unlikely.
Does anyone know of any concrete research being done on this fuel issue..?
This
article seems to identify the original source of the rather vague news reports - based on measurements made near
Reid-Hillview Airport in Santa Clara County, California which is in the middle of a densely populated area.
Most Rotax powered a/c run on unleaded Mogas.