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26th Apr 2006, 22:32

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Richard Spandit

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I think the "heavy" term relates to wake turbulence - more important in the circuit, I'd argue. I recall that it applies to aircraft over 90 tonnes (or thereabouts) so on the B757 you can start off heavy and then not be anymore...