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Old Dec 22, 2011, 11:39 am
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Brighton Line
 
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Originally Posted by Wiirachay
Difference is big. The 744 cruises at M.85; the 767 cruises at M.80.
I knew a 762 pilot would joke that a 747 would leave LAX for JFK after him and he would see it pass them. 762 has to fly lower altitude longer to burn gas on that trip too.
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