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Old 10th Jun 2007, 06:18
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yarrayarra
 
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78deg

78 deg pretty well covers what we would expect here in Oz too.
Another reason given to me by pilots for the turn 90 degrees to the airway was that it's quicker and more comfortable to get the nose down and maintain positive 'G' while in the turn than a straight pushover.
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