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Old 01-08-2009 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Not stupid at all. Typical bio diesel is about 8% heavier than jet A. This doesn't help the range issue either. The reduced specific energy and increased weight combined would probably cost you about 10% of your range compared to jet A. Not great, but most airplanes could still serve the routes they were designed for, but possibly not with a full load.
puts out less energy and weighs more. bummer.

However, we are not importing this stuff from the Middle East or Venezuela so win win!
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