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Old 21st Jul 2012, 12:08
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nitpicker330
 
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Good one Jack!!

Generally speaking on most heavy Jets I've flown unless you are a long way below optimum then climbing in the last hour ( considering you'll be descending in about 30 mins anyway ) isn't worth it.

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