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Old 13th Aug 2001, 00:05
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Well guys, lets look at the situation, from a performance perspective. We would agree that these aircraft (and for example CE404) are slow climbers at max weight with one engine inop.
Can we improve HP in the climb....NO. Can we improve performance? Yes, most definately, by DECREASING takeoff weight, and this is the ONLY way performance will be improved. Do not fill all of the available seats and limit the fuel load...this will give you a fighting chance of keeping that all important positive rate of climb in order to be able to REMAIN airborne. IF you value your life, you have NO other choice.
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