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Old 09-20-2008 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by willflyforcash
interesting coincidence - i read an article in USA Today a few days ago about an investigation into the FAA having certified the eclipse jet without meeting proper safety standards.
I think they got a waiver for single-engine climb performance...as in they don't have any. They let them use the light piston twin standard, ie both engines are required in order to survive the TO.
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