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28th December 2006 | 06:30

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GroundedDragon

Joined: Dec 2006

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From: USA

I was flying on a 747 that was ferrying an engine and got to discuss this with the pilot. He said that they don't let them windmill because of the drag, and because of moving parts not being at the proper operating temperatures (clearances, etc).

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