Originally Posted by
marquisvns
On our test benches both US and in Taiwan, Diesel yielded up to 5% higher thrust, while up to 10% less in consumption.
If you mustn't use Diesel, please consider Kero rather than Jet A. Dirk, Vera and myself don't tolerate the stench of Jet A well. Also, make sure you do not use contaminated Jet A from fuel dumps, many engine running problems corrected by switching to Diesel, Kero or pump Jet A.
Regards,
Barry
Yep, I use K-1 from the local Sheetz. I've also been able to find K-1 at a place near to all of the flyins I attend. I perfer the smell of K-1 over jet A and diesel. I also like the lack of smoke of K-1... The $3 - $4 per gallon price of K-1 vs. the $2 to $3 per gallon price of diesel is very much *not* the expense I worry about flying jets...
Besides, I make up more than that cost by getting my oil from oil-store.com...
Bob