Planned cruise range at altitude vs. 250K below 10000'.
Hi All,
This might have been discussed before...
In the regional jet world, it often amazes me how similar FMS reserve fuel over destination is for a VMC flight of about 2 hrs, for Planned Cruise at altitude vs 250K cruise below 10000'. (Junior RR engines.)
Other than for reasons of ATC, GA traffic and topography, you have to wonder why it is even required to climb to flight level then.
This might be offset somewhat for longer distances by wind, temperature, etc., but can any T7 driver here enlighten us as to Long Range Cruise distance at altitude vs. say 250K below 10000' in still air conditions..?
If the range is more or less similar, then MH370 would get to the crash site without having to climb.
And with breathable cabin air all the way....
If the range at 250K ~10000' is much less or more, this plane could be far away from the proposed crash site.
Last edited by DriverAirframeOneOf; 25th Mar 2014 at 17:52.