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Old 5th October 2009 | 07:13
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mansah
 
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From: Dar es Salaam
it has to do with the momentum folks..if they start their desent at the same point the heavier aircraft has the chance to overspeed to keep up the profile.. that not being allowed makes it start descent ealier.
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