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To: neverdem
That makes sense with perfect fuel systems. So how come they are always dumping fuel before emergency landings?

Just at a guess, if you're trying to land in an emergency then you might want as little of the stuff that might burst into flames onboard as possible.

58 posted on 11/06/2007 10:45:26 AM PST by Non-Sequitur (Save Fredericksburg. Support CVBT.)
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To: Non-Sequitur
Just at a guess, if you're trying to land in an emergency then you might want as little of the stuff that might burst into flames onboard as possible.

My point was that they always seem to be carrying an excess of what they need.

64 posted on 11/06/2007 10:49:52 AM PST by neverdem (Call talk radio. We need a Constitutional Amendment for Congressional term limits. Let's Roll!)
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To: neverdem

Just how damn foolish can you people be. Seriously, some of you people have shown an embarrassing lack of mental ability.


123 posted on 11/06/2007 4:29:00 PM PST by ItisaReligionofPeace
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