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Old 15th February 2009 | 11:19
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Meek
 
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landing lights

It also saves on fuel.

Dispatch deviation list quotes 3% increase if stuck in the open position.

I am not sure that they actually scare birds away so the fuel saving is a relevant reason to retract landing lights below 10,000.

10kg each sector for 7 sectors each day for 29 aircraft flying 330 days each year.

do the maths.

Last edited by Meek; 15th February 2009 at 12:34. Reason: clarification
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