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littlemissmartypants

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5. As an aviation enthusiast, I love these. ...
Mon Jun 29, 2026, 08:50 AM
Yesterday

I also don't doubt the info about the fuel reserves for diversion readiness.

I like to track squawks, and there are more diversions than people realize.

Of course, it's important to know that a diverted flight can't just "roll up" to the airport and land, so to speak.

I have watched many flight patterns where diversions are complicated by multiple repeated "circles" aloft after reaching the accepting airfield, waiting for a chance to land.

The extra fuel comes in very handy in those situations. ✈️❤️

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