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Old 17th April 2006 | 23:49
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hetfield
 
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From: Choroni, sometimes
Originally Posted by Dplus$
I noticed in "preparing for your cathay pacific interview" book by capt. xyz that one of the questions on the written quiz says,"a flight carried out below optimum altitude would result in... and the answer is less time,more fuel.

I understand why it would result in more fuel, but why less time?
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