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Old 04-22-07, 11:26 PM   #7
Fat Bhoy Tim
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Originally Posted by mookiemookie
I let 'em go unless it's something big and worth chasing. Most of the time the fuel you burn isn't worth the tonnage. If I do decide to chase, I pull the classic "end around"...except I don't normally use flank speed for any extended period of time as ahead full seems to be a lot better in terms of fuel economy.
For an extra knot, flank is indeed rarely worth it.
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