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October 21st 04, 08:26 PM
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"Malcolm Teas" wrote Miles per gallon measurements don't work that well for airplanes. After all, there's factors like the plane's headwind or tailwind speed, airplanes are usually figured at gallons/hour consumption. -Malcolm Teas Yes, we all know that, but approximations (meaningful ones) can still be made. Yes, you would have to figure with no headwind, and direct route, (or airways for big stuff) and you would do the same for the ground transportation. Reality would be different, but that is beside the point. Figure fuel used for a round trip to a destination far enough away to allow getting to cruise altitude, then figure gas mileage for a car for the same destination, and there you have it. -- Jim in NC --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.778 / Virus Database: 525 - Release Date: 10/15/2004 
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