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Old 15th August 2008 | 13:33
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Tropopause temperatures & fuel efficency

How does tropopause temperature effect fuel efficency at flight levels? All other things being equal, would ISA -10°C or ISA +10°C be better for fuel efficency?

In addition, if ISA +10°C causes less fuel burn per hour, would it also cause a slower TAS because the air is less dense, thus potentially cutting back on any lb/hr increase?
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