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Old 2nd June 2006 | 10:21
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TOGA Descent
 
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From: 3rd Rock from the Sun
The Speed brakes can be safely extended at pretty much any altitude. They are automatically inhibited when a specific flap setting is selected, but can - and often are - used down to altitudes of 2000 or 3000 feet. Also, they can be heard from as high as 12000 feet, possibly higher.
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