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Old 11th Aug 2018, 04:09
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Originally Posted by misd-agin
Lowest fuel flow and best glide performance is achieved by remaining 'clean' as long as possible. Flying 101.
Yeah, based on book figures, they were within gliding distance of the runway when they ran out of fuel.
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