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Pre flight fuel agitation
#1
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Pre flight fuel agitation
I'm curious to know what folks are doing about their fuel mix prior to flying. I presume that the turbine oil seperates from the fuel mix if it sits for a few weeks?
So RCUniverese members what do you do with your fuel prior to fueling up your jet?
So RCUniverese members what do you do with your fuel prior to fueling up your jet?
#2
RE: Pre flight fuel agitation
Hi Quandry, I have not actualy noticed fuel oil separation before in all the years I've been flying, not even if the "mix" has sat for some time? Perhaps we should poll weather it actual dose separate.
#3
RE: Pre flight fuel agitation
In my experience it doesn't separate. I left some on a shelf in a glass container for about 2 months and it didn't...but because I'm super paranoid I give the can a good shake at the field before fuelling.
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RE: Pre flight fuel agitation
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Never seen it separate, since the fuel was used within a month or less ( I assume that is the case for most of us )
I used the last 1/2 gallon out this can that was seating for about 1 years, all was normal and I didn't see any oil left in the can and the fuel had its usual thickness and to top it off I didn't shake the can before using it.
So, there you have it, I say shake it if that makes you feel better
Smoke oil, that is another story
Never seen it separate, since the fuel was used within a month or less ( I assume that is the case for most of us )
I used the last 1/2 gallon out this can that was seating for about 1 years, all was normal and I didn't see any oil left in the can and the fuel had its usual thickness and to top it off I didn't shake the can before using it.
So, there you have it, I say shake it if that makes you feel better
Smoke oil, that is another story
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RE: Pre flight fuel agitation
We use mobil jet 2, the color is orange, easy to see any separation, and i stored fuel for an year or more, i just filtered again, shake it, and flew, without problem, and our engines when sent for inspection on jetcat dealer, are absolutely clean, bearings ok ( only.change for precaution after 25 run time ), no coking inside the engine.
Jose
Jose
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RE: Pre flight fuel agitation
I agree with two of the answers.
I voted that I always shake the fuel can prior to fueling the model. But also agree that the motion of my car with help stir the fuel around, especially in my car
Stuart<br type="_moz" />
I voted that I always shake the fuel can prior to fueling the model. But also agree that the motion of my car with help stir the fuel around, especially in my car
Stuart<br type="_moz" />
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RE: Pre flight fuel agitation
Here you can find a video of jets pilots preparing some kero for the next flight :
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHjxGb0jJQ8[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHjxGb0jJQ8[/youtube]