Originally Posted by GlueBall
So how did all the UK CAA certified former BA L10s [and today's BA 74s] get into and out of Cambridge [CBG/EGSC, 1965m, 6447']...?
Well, the BA 744's used to use TO-2 (+ derate?) to get out - I guess that significantly reduces Vmcg. Used to stop in about 800 metres, comfortably making the turn off to Marshall's on rwy 23 using Flap 30 and Autobrake 3/4 = very impressive.