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Old 25th March 2006 | 18:37
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The OP referred to the 777 and 747, which are not designed to operate from the short runways and small/restricted airports suitable to the 737 and A320. While 15 kt tailwind may work for a smaller airplane, it's not a good idea at all for the Whale.
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