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Old 13th Feb 2009, 18:12
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JoeCo
 
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1st HR: 1900 lbs (dont forget approx. 100 for taxi!)
last HR; 1100lbs
1500Lbs for every HR in between

That averages out to 1500 lbs per HR. Those numbers work real well for trips under 3.5 hours operating at FL400ish (390-410)

On longer trips it works out to be more like 1400 Lbs for every hour inbetween.

However, that is for High Speed Cruise. ie. Barber Pole -5 kts. which is roughly Mach .78

If you are looking to get your 5:30 HR range that will be in LRC and you can count on

1st Hr: 1800 lbs (taxi fuel included)
last HR: 1000 lbs
1300 lbs for every hour inbetween. (1350ish for begning of flight decreasing to 1250ish near end of flight)

Starting at FL390/400 and working your way up to FL430 for the last 1.5 Hrs.

Hope that helps.
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