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Old 29th October 2012 | 13:29
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A2QFI
 
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How is the 100 tons (say) needed by your aircraft on approach "More" than the 225 tons needed to get it off the ground? The wing may be producing lift more efficiently (Lbs per Sq ft of wing area) but it is isn't producing more lift, mathematically speakng
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