Question of the Week: Fuel Economy and You

Editorial Staff

Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article reviews the results of a previous poll concerning how pilots secure their airplanes when not in the cockpit.
More than half of the respondents to the previous poll store their planes in hangars but believe the security of both the hangar and the airport could be improved.
It introduces a new poll question asking pilots what measures they are taking to save fuel during flights, highlighting the current importance of fuel economy.

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This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers

PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

Last week, we asked how far you go to secure your airplane when you’re not sitting in the cockpit.

Just over half of those who answered told us they keep their plane in a hangar but the hangar (and the airport) could be more secure.

For the complete breakdown of reader answers, click here.
(You may be asked to register and answer, if you haven’t already participated in this poll.)

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION ***

Fuel economy is more important than ever, and we want to know how you’re taking this vital aspect of flying into account.

What are you doing to save fuel when you fly?
(Click to answer.)

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