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Old 04-27-2009, 02:47 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by myoface View Post
Reduced thrust Takeoffs actually use more fuel per trip. I think our friend Ellen has not done her research.
Im missing something here, but why would a reduced thrust takeoff use less fuel? Do you keep the reduced power setting in during the climb thus taking longer to get to cruising altitude?
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