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Old 19th February 2008 | 07:12
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From: Where the Quaboag River flows, USA
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Well said, MfS. I refer you to the thread on the Yerevan CRJ accident on R&N. The old wives tales on ice coated wings could a fill a very dangerous book. I especially like the "lots of speed before rotation" and "full thrust will power us out" ideas. The old bags should be put to death.

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I just checked and that silly regulation is STILL there! It's a wonder anyone listens to the FAA. Oh, they don't? Good.

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