Airline pilots and their extremely rigorous training

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A few of you may have had the privilege of visiting the flight deck of a commercial airliner, and found yourself fascinated by the myriad levers, buttons, and other mechanisms surrounding the captain and co-pilot. After seeing that instrume

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How far can a commercial jetliner fly?

 

Have you ever wondered what is the maximum distance an aircraft can fly? The most obvious answer is of course "as far as its fuel reserves will take it". That's certainly the case - but what are the factors that determine an aircraft's flight range?

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