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So what you are saying is that the aircraft will struggle to maintain altitude when the engines spool down. Got it. In that context, I need to retract my earlier statement. None of the planes I have flown will struggle to maintain altitude when the tanks run dry, they will gladly give it up.
Yea, gravity works 100% of the time. No exceptions. I guess if there was a large updraft they might stay up a little longer, but gravity will win in the end.

There many Navy ships on the ocean floor but no Air Force anywhere has ever had any aircraft stuck "up there"

I keep checking this thread wanting to see the news that something was found.

It is so sad for the families and loved ones of the passengers and crew.
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