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Old 25th October 2011 | 07:15
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Better hone up your formation flying
From todays Torygraph:



Jets 'should copy birds to save energy'

Passenger jets should fly in V-shaped formations like flocks of birds to save power by taking advantage of the airflow generated by the plane in front. , experts have suggested.

Full article: Jets 'should copy birds to save energy' - Telegraph
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