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Old 12th Jul 2006, 23:22
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One thing I'm uncertain about. I noticed that it was showing 90 per cent flaps down then as the crew saw the speed dropping off they brought the flaps up.

Bearing in mind I was ground based in my aviation days, would I be right in guessing that due to the heavy weight of the aircraft this would increase the airspeed quicker and thereby increase any climbout chances?

Thanks for helping a numbskull.

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