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10th December 2003 | 01:29

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zerozero

Joined: Jun 2001

Posts: 518

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From: Chicago, IL, USA

One more reason

I've requested blocks due to inability to maintain altitude due to mountain wave action--or just plain old-fashioned turbulence.

Severe icing or engine-out ops may be other good reasons to request blocks.