I used to fly a Citation with a ceiling of FL450.
Also flew with Captains that would not fly above FL380, even if it meant a fuel stop instead of non stop. Very experienced also with 20+ years in the industry.
Reasons logical to them not technical.
As long as their techniques and methods are towards the safer side then it’s not worth the arguments. They want to do FL360 with a fuel stop? If the chief pilot/ DO/ GM/owner doesn’t make a fuss then why should you.
Pick your battles for the days your coworker wants to go to FL430 ‘because the airplane can’.
Last edited by B2N2; 24th Jul 2022 at 18:50.