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Old 12th Apr 2002, 18:53
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Mike Oscar
 
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It certainly makes them more trim-critical, for obvious reasons. Most 'short' versions (737-500, A319, ATR42) are much easier to trim, and more forgiving than their stretched family members (737-400/800, A321, ATR72)

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