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Hack&Lube · 03-17-2014, 10:39 AM

If the aircraft dropped to 1,500 feet, wouldn't it's range be significantly reduced?

Planes cruise at high altitude for fuel efficiency due to thinner air.

03-17-2014, 10:39 AM	#737
Hack&Lube Atomic Nerd Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Calgary Exp:	If the aircraft dropped to 1,500 feet, wouldn't it's range be significantly reduced? Planes cruise at high altitude for fuel efficiency due to thinner air.