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Old January 19th 06, 11:11 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Why do jets leave a white trail behind them.


"Jim Macklin" wrote in message
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Purple 115/145 avgas, burns just fine in the jet and was
required by the big P&W radials.


Yep. As I recall, the jet engines did also not run continuously, but were
turned off, after takeoff and climb. Correct?
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Jim in NC