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Old 5th July 2004 | 21:19
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Oilhead
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Red face UA 777 ETOPS diversion time was.....

actually 177 minutes, from engine failure to touchdown in Kona. Not that it makes any difference! Why bother having numeric limits any more?

Am I happier (pucker factor reduction discernable) flying for 179 minutes on one engine than 181?!
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