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Old 18th July 2003 | 01:00
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From: EGNX
I once experienced a shorter t/o run in a 757 than in a Cessna - about 1800ft.

I was in the jump seat on an ABZ-LHR sector and the captain told me that on this occasion we would be doing a full-power take-off.

We went off like a rocket and the initial climb rate was a staggering 6000ft per minute. Amazingly for this short sector we climbed up to FL410 - yes 410!

One of the most amazing flights I've ever done - I love the 757.
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