Ok some dumb questions from a lowly GA driver.
Doesnt the 744 have a receptical under the belley for a no apu start that also supplies the aircon packs. Surely DFW would have a pneumatic cart somewhere.
Being such a long flight, at the extream range of the aircraft, doean an airline enter an agreement with ATC to guarantee optimum levels. Can such a thing be done.
If the initial optimum cruise level is FL 280, being stuck above or below say 2000/4000 ft how much would that impact the range.
Does DFW traffic allow optimum levels while over the continental US, are they achieving the levels requested.
How much better would the 747-8 be for this route. Could it so direct to SYD.
Lastly how is the flight planned, can anyone explain the redispathch method. 15% variable reserve on a 17hr flight would be humongous.