View Single Post
  #37  
Old January 20th 06, 03:47 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Why do jets leave a white trail behind them.


"Matt Whiting" wrote

I still believe that the water contained in the fuel is a small part of
the water contained in the exhaust that is formed when the hydrocarbon is
combusted.


Sure, some, but remember, the piston heavy bombers left a real nice
contrail, at somewhat lower altitudes, and there was no water in that fuel
being burned, no doubt.
--
Jim in NC