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Old 13th March 2006 | 20:31
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Buster the Bear
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A bit like an F1 car, RSAF set the aircraft up prior to departure in order that it can fly the standard hold 'racetrack' turns. This has the effect of making the aircraft lean to one side and is very pronounced to an 'on looker' when on the ground and taxying.

This is done to conserve fuel whilst holding.
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