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Old January 20th 06, 09:24 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Why do jets leave a white trail behind them.


"Mike Schumann" wrote

You guys really need a refresher course in chemistry.


So I was trying to explain it it terms of someone who did not have a working
knowlege of chemistry.

Also, normal fuel is NOT hydroscopic. Water and fuel don't mix. That's
why you drain it out of the sumps.


You need to re-read the early posts in context. We were talking about
contrails forming behind jets. Jets burn jet fuel, which is close to
kerosene or diesel fuel. It most definitely does mix with water, and is
correctly called hydroscopic.
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Jim in NC