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Old 5th February 2010 | 21:29
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I would!

In the early days of NAT RVSM, in a C-5, a 747 passed a 1,000 above. I didn't overly much about it, until about 5 minutes later, the plane rapidly rolled 20 degrees or so and the autopilot tripped off, unable to counter the roll. I had about the mass and 30 feet more wingspan.

I am surprised there are not more upsets of RJs and smaller bizjets in the thirties.

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