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Old 23rd Dec 2021, 11:40
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On his way!

Just seen this on FR24 ...guess he's getting ready!

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Old 23rd Dec 2021, 12:23
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31kts @ 38,000ft at that latitude in an open cockpit! No wonder he gets through so much sherry and so many mince pies!
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Old 23rd Dec 2021, 15:11
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I wonder if he will visit Putin, as he has been a naughty naughty boy this year.
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Old 23rd Dec 2021, 16:20
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NORAD are gearing up as usual....... Official NORAD Tracks Santa (noradsanta.org)
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31 kts? Those reindeer are fit! Have they been in training for 362 days?
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Old 23rd Dec 2021, 17:54
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Old 23rd Dec 2021, 19:08
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31 kts? Those reindeer are fit! Have they been in training for 362 days?
Eight engines, some gas efflux assisted. Can probably shut down two at a time.
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Old 23rd Dec 2021, 20:49
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Originally Posted by NutLoose
I wonder if he will visit Putin, as he has been a naughty naughty boy this year.
Well, if he's been a naughty boy, then probably not.
Saves one visit at least.
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Old 23rd Dec 2021, 20:56
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Originally Posted by langleybaston
Eight engines, some gas efflux assisted. Can probably shut down two at a time.
Brilliant!
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Old 23rd Dec 2021, 21:52
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Well, if he's been a naughty boy, then probably not.
Saves one visit at least.
Great. Now I've got this mental image of "someone" telling Putin that he's been very naughty.
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Old 23rd Dec 2021, 22:23
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31 kts? Those reindeer are fit! Have they been in training for 362 days?
My girlfriend's fit

not sure about reindeer . . . but to each his own
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Great. Now I've got this mental image of "someone" telling Putin that he's been very naughty.
Somehow I think he knows he's been naughty. Now if someone said he was on nice list.
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Originally Posted by langleybaston
Eight engines, some gas efflux assisted. Can probably shut down two at a time.
Better check the Pilot's Notes for that one: Xmas Stuff
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Does Santa trigger TCAS?
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I hope it's airworthy and has an up to date safety case.....
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Old 24th Dec 2021, 12:26
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At least there is somebody current in grid navigation.
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Old 24th Dec 2021, 12:32
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Does Santa trigger TCAS?
No - otherwise he'd let everyone know of his presents on radar...........
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Old 24th Dec 2021, 14:25
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I hope it's airworthy and has an up to date safety case.....
ha ha nicely done, downsizer!
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Old 24th Dec 2021, 16:17
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You better, watch out, you better beware...

If this leaked draft document is real, some of you may be ending up on the naughty list...






Merry Christmas (or other appropriate seasonal sentiment) to PPRuNers everywhere!

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