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Old 20th Nov 2013, 12:44
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misd-agin
 
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Question for any A380 pilots - how much altitude would you need to lose with the loss of one engine?

Off the top of my head I'd say a twin has to descend 10-15,000'. Engine out can be in the high teens or low-mid 20's for the weights I've checked.

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