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Re:Vancouver seaplane company to resume test flights with el... by SV_BubbleTime on Monday January 25, 2021 @01:32PM (#25906817)
>Turbine engines use Jet A which is a kerosene blend fuel.

I’m always amazed how people don’t know this and think “jet fuel” is some magic stuff.

I’m missing steps, but I think it’s pretty much:

oil >> tanker fuel >> diesel >> kerosene >> jet fuel

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Re:Vancouver seaplane company to resume test flights with el... by throwawayboise on Monday January 25, 2021 @06:15PM (#25910270)
Yes, and diesel, kerosene, home heating oil, and jet fuel are all very close to the same thing. Different purity standards and additives of course.
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Re:Vancouver seaplane company to resume test flights with el... by nickik on Tuesday January 26, 2021 @11:21AM (#25917592)
oil >> tanker fuel >> diesel >> kerosene >> jet fuel >> RP1 (rocket fuel)
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