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Old 22nd Aug 2011, 19:40
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Wizofoz
 
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The speed is entirely possible- I remember Flap1, Improved climb V1s of 170+ knots in a 737-300 out of Darwin.

Impressive feat worthy of an award? Well, sounds like they did the right thing under the circumstances. And I'm not going to begrudge ANY Pilot some kudos for that!!
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