Old 06-12-2012 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Molon Labe
In the case you cite you were most likely limited by maximum landing weight as well as zfw but since the I don't recall there being a mint in atlanta (yes there is a federal reserve ) I think this chap will not have a problem getting a ride...Molon Labe!
ML,

No, just ZFW.

MZFW ~247 tonnes
Fuel, say 60 tonnes for 4.5 hours + reserves > TOW ~ 307 tonnes (max 397 tonnes)
Landing at ~ 260 tonnes after burning 47 tonnes (max 285.7 tonnes)

I wish the chap well!
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