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Old 12th September 2008 | 08:46
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[guess mode]A 320kt climb will spend much more time at lower altitude, so whilst the climb is only slightly longer, you will spend much more time with a higher fuel burn at a lower altitude. Hence your actual fuel burn will be higher[/guess mode off]
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