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Old 24th May 2011 | 13:58
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Genghis the Engineer
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Red is more than 4,000 microgrammes/metre _cubed, which is the no-fly limit for jet aeroplanes.

Realistically, piston engined aeroplanes are unlikely to notice it but I'd check the filters are up to date and, if appropriate, oiled before flight to be on the safe side.

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