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Old 19th Apr 2011, 06:15
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The default on our a/c is 8.5% as SMOC says and sometimes it is useful to know the most accurate prediction of max alt, eg if trying for a flight level in Africa. There is a table in the QRH that provides a more accurate value normally around 20%. Use with caution of course as we all know that the loadsheet figures themselves could underestimate the true weight.

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