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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 10:01 am
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hollywood37343
 
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not too uncommon. NWA did this often on the MSP run (320) if winds permitted it. TWA also did it with the MD-80 to STL.
I think it has something to do with the noise abatement climb gradient and high weight takeoffs.
This procedure is also used by all aircraft during Santa Ana wind (offshore) conditions.
I have done it flying DL from SLC (EMB-120) and to ATL (757) due to winds.
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