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Old 25th Oct 2023, 06:50
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IRRenewal

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Different procedures for different operators. We extend the retractable landing light on getting our landing clearance and on departure retract them as we select gear up. We used to leave them on until 10000 feet until someone worked out that that increases the fuel burn by about 10 kilo per flight. Doesn't sound like a lot but if you are doing hundreds (or even thousands) of flights a day it all adds up.
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