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Old 13th Oct 2016, 12:05
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Ethiopian 727 hit a vulture at around 22000' several decades ago...

And Wikipedia says watch out at 37000'...!

I was a passenger in a C150 approaching Sebring at perhaps 1500' about 25 years ago. Two turkey vultures spotted thermalling ahead and well below just went under the right wing - salutary lesson at how quickly hot air can rise!
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