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16th Sep 2005, 21:04

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Wizofoz

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Harks back, I think, to the days of 707s and DC8s, with airspace set-ups which meant elegantly keeping the throttles closed until 1500'. The attitude persisted in some "Old school" types, but is thankfully pretty much consigned to history.