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Old 26th Feb 2007, 14:20
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Full-rated takeoffs ultimately cost more because of the longterm effects of deterioration in SFC and EGT/ITT margin. The sole driver for flex takeoff is economics (keeping engines healthy longer).

About the only time I can see a voluntary full-rated intersection takeoff making sense is to make up schedule time vs. missing an arrival gate.
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