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4th Aug 2016, 15:15

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Art E. Fischler-Reisen

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Originally Posted by Dan_Brown

Also there is the safety aspect. A jet is easier to operate, more reliable and if the is an EFATO, there is no prop to feather..

Not if it's a turboprop.

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