Balked Landings, Part 3

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In case you missed them earlier, here is t he first and second part of this article series. Engine Spool-Up Time Most jet engines achieve their highest efficiency and are most responsive to throttle or thrust lever movement at high rpms. The engine will more quickly accelerate 5% rpm from 90 to 95%...
James Albright

James is a retired U.S. Air Force pilot with time in the T-37B, T-38A, KC-135A, EC-135J (Boeing 707), E-4B (Boeing 747) and C-20A/B/C (Gulfstream III…

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