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John; just how many times has that capability been employed in reality?
For the reasons I gave it is employed every time you do a VL - when there is always a lack of twitch about fuel compared to traditional ways of landing aboard or on a runway. I am sorry if I don't seem to understand your point.
I didn't reply first time 'cos I thought you had made a mistake and I don't agree with criticising people as opposed to dealing with the topic. However you insisted so here I am.