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Old 21st April 2009 | 23:22
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Endeavour
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The flaps are retracted at the usual speeds 'F' and 'S', but bmi now generally use a thrust reduction/accel altitude of 1000' rather than 1500' as a fuel saving initiative. Obviously if it needs to be higher for obstacle clearance or noise abatement then that takes priority.
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