Jet-A-OK?
 

About 95% done with my first turbine build and now need to get the P70 setup. I recall people running jetA, but noticed on the AMAsite that Jet-A requires "written approval"? Does this involve a lot of red tape? Jet-A is easier to come by and I trust the source more so than kerosene, especially for the maiden.I'd like to use it for the first 5 gallons, but didn't want to waste $ on something I couldn't legallyuse at the field. Also, I know there's a worse smell with liquid Jet A, but that's not really a worry for me.

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RE: Jet-A-OK?
 

The only "written approval" I've ever required to get Jet A was making sure my check to Gibbs Flying Service was filled out correctly and signed.

RE: Jet-A-OK?
 

Use it when ever you can...it's the cleanest stuff you will find.

Beave

RE: Jet-A-OK?
 

Jet A doesn't require any written approval. Its good to use. No approval needed.

RE: Jet-A-OK?
 

wrex, are you bringing your jet to Waco this weekend? If you have all the equip, there will be plenty of ppl on hand to get that last 5% done and it test flown, I'm sure. Ihave a DX5 that Ibought specifically as a training box that Ican bring - no need to sit and watch if you're that close! http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f...wink_smile.gif

RE: Jet-A-OK?
 

*****You have written approval to use Jet-A in your airplane*****

Print this out and you are GTG!

Honestly, I checked with some of the uppity ups at the AMA and the JPO today because I was intrigued with your question.

Uniformly, the answer I got was "Huh...what are you talking about"? Yes, you can use Jet-A when ever you want...no approval needed.

Beave

RE: Jet-A-OK?
 

Unfortunately I won't be bringing the A-4 tomorrow, ordered some kevlar fuel tanks and they haven't made it in yet :( I'll still be there though, probably about lunch time tomorrow. Probably throw the eflite F-86 in the car, need to keep practicing!!!!

Thanks for the help regarding the jet-A. What confused me is that I found it on an official AMAsafety regulations document(Amendedby EC April 25, 2009 - - 090425 Turbine Safety Regs.doc). Particularly rule #7 - " Fuels are limited to Kerosene and/or propane unless approved in writing by the AMA." Here's a link tothe document http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/510-a.pdf

RE: Jet-A-OK?
 

Yeah...well...I think you were reading too much into the reg. Jet-A is considered kero generally. Obviously there are some differences between red kero and Jet-A but in a generic sense...and in this case it is considered the same.

Now, what about diesel? I see some guys talking about running it...and a couple of new manufacturers saying it's OK to run...but is that legal...per this reg? I have never heard of anyone calling diesel kero...but it is in the same family too I think.

Beave