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Old 30th June 2009 | 12:12
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Shaka Zulu
 
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Normally RCMND Crz Alt is pretty close to the Flight Levels planned for the route.

however sometimes winds can be different than forecast requiring an early climb/descent.
or entering NON RVSM airspace can require you to be significantly off your recommended crz alt as calculated by the FMC
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