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Old 11th December 2004 | 14:08
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Wizofoz
 
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From: Boldly going where no split infinitive has gone before..
It is established by dividing aircraft hourly cost (Crew, maintenance costs etc.) by the cost of fuel. The higher the fuel cost, the lower the cost index, and the closed Econ speed will be to maximum range.
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