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Old 3rd Dec 2006, 19:05
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arcniz
 
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Tip-towing tru the tulips

Seems as though the long distance towing and extra manoeuvering entailed in this scheme will put a LOT of new stress on nosegear pylons and related hardware, all of which are surely life-limited and rated for a less towing-intensive plan.

Probably will be necessary to factor in the negative fuel savings for an increase of departure fuel dumps on occasions when gear does not retract properly, etc.
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