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3rd July 2005 | 19:13

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Rainboe

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In a heavy, stopping at 10 degrees won't lift you off cleanly. It's important to keep the rotation going smoothly through to 12 degrees plus, so it is necessary on a heavyish 747 to give that extra pull.