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Old 4th Jul 2011, 17:32
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It is unknown whether the decision not to detour further away was due in part to a fuel constraint".

Well, unknown to you and I certainly, but I bet the answer comes out on the CVR, and is known to the BEA.

If started early enough a 20-40 nm detour adds an insignificant amount to the fuel burn.

Of course if you wait till you're face to face with the big painting on the radar, it's something else.
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