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Old 25th Jun 2013, 07:30
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outofsynch
 
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My argument is that so many pilots reduce by .01-.02mac which I dont think improves the ride at all. Just prolongs it.

However to reduce by 10-20% might improve the ride, but aint possible at most cruise altitudes.

Am I right? Happy to be corrected if 5-10kt reduction at mach .8ish is significant turbulence-wise. It never feels different to me!

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