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U.S. plans to act after 'careless' BA flight (FAA weighs steps over 747's long route w/1 engine out)
International Herald Tribune ^ | Tuesday, March 8, 2005 | Don Phillips

Posted on 03/07/2005 4:56:18 PM PST by Paleo Conservative

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To: FreedomCalls
So what's the difference between buring more fuel due to an IFSD and burning more fuel due to excessive headwind?

One, excessive headwind typically doesn't last the whole flight. Two, if it persists you simply change altitude.

Of course, with only 3 engines you also can't climb above the headwinds.

181 posted on 03/10/2005 1:16:20 AM PST by John Locke
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