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Old 2nd Nov 2011, 11:34
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A number of odd ones encountered in very recent years

Myths-
Reduced thrust takeoff is for fuel savings

Temperature of fuel has no effect on volume uploaded

VS is safer than VNAV. (statement: VNAV is dangerous. Do not use it, use VS instead)

QFE Meters is the same as QNH feet

A professional pilot is one who safely busts MDA and finds the airfield in fog
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