If cars lose significant power at high altitudes, how are ICE-powered planes overcoming this challenge?
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Aircraft have a fuel air mixture control, usually the red knob near the throttle. As you climb in altitude you gradually pull this knob out and it reduces the amount of fuel entering the engine. This keeps the ratio of fuel and air at the optimum amount to extract the most power out of the engine. Some Aircraft have avionics that allow you to fine tune it while others may just use the exhaust temperature gauge to eyeball the correct amount to lean. Obviously this has limits and eventually you’ll need a turbo or supercharger to get more power at even higher altitudes.
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