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Old 04-28-2011 | 07:17 AM
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From: Boeing's Plastic Jet Button Pusher - 787
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Originally Posted by XHooker
Unfortunately that range is only "approximately" sufficient for a transcon. Basically it's fill the tanks and hope. Initial level off for a full 900ER is 320-340, if it's winter with bad winds or a distant alternate you're looking at a fuel stop. Never had an issue with the -800s.
Company's poor attempt at planning....."Overs"???

Otherwise I'd just have to say 'poor form'.
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