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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

24th Feb 2015, 22:18

Replies: 11

Why a dog-leg flightpath HKG to LHR?

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Posted By Metro man

Airlines may not follow great circle tracks for...

Airlines may not follow great circle tracks for the reasons I listed. North Atlantic tracks are designed to accommodate the huge number of aircraft flying between Europe and North America. With no...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

24th Feb 2015, 12:04

Replies: 11

Why a dog-leg flightpath HKG to LHR?

Views: 6,384

Posted By Metro man

The shortest distance between two points is a...

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line i.e. a great circle track. The shortest distance will normally result in flying for the least time to cover that distance which will result...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

23rd Feb 2015, 08:11

Replies: 11

Why a dog-leg flightpath HKG to LHR?

Views: 6,384

Posted By Metro man

Airlines would like to fly great circle tracks as...

Airlines would like to fly great circle tracks as this is the shortest distance between two points, unfortunately it's seldom possible. Prevailing winds, overflight clearances, staying within range...

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