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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

I also departed with the minimum amount of fuel I was comfortable with (airlines use this strategy to increase performance and/or increase payload capacity). Phoenix Approach Control gave us a few delay vectors before turning us onto final approach. Our family of four packed less than 50 pounds of luggage.

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Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

EDCT – Expected Departure Clearance Time. Go Around – An aborted landing by an aircraft that is on final approach. Jettison – the procedure used to discard fuel or other payload items and is often employed during both civilian and military emergencies.

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