Sorry Osbo, my
understanding is not flawed! Maybe my figures are a bit out of date following the advent of the iPad perf, granted. Still only available to those who have completed the LMS training
and I admit it sounds a bit better.
Yes you did misinterpret my post. My point was not one of gettingairborneability rather one of practicality and efficiency when compared to the Dash, which it is replacing.
Even with a Dash load it'll only carry 5.5 tonnes of fuel, same as the Dash and even if you can lift that from SOU you're not getting as far as the Dash full stop. Increasing the RTOM will increase, even further, the operating costs of a 175 as opposed to the Dash.
However, I agree that limiting its passenger load will help. Why not get a 170 in that case...?! AND it's got better runway performance!