747FOCAL
(a) my comments were, I think quite clearly, intended to be read as being general, not specific.
(b) you are correct in that I have not operated the 744 - biggest toy in my background is the 727-200 - a dinky toy by comparison, no doubt, but still a lot of fun.
(c) your comments re Part 25 relate to AEO scheduled data - but I think I miss whatever point you are making in that regard ? Perhaps you might elaborate ?
(d) my admitted limited knowledge of the 744 - based on a few ops eng planning projects - suggests that my general observations remain relevant. I will, however, dig out a current AFM for the model and have a ferret around in the bowels of the books.
I would be interested in knowing the Boeing Doc from which your comment is derived as I would appreciate the opportunity to review it for my own CPD. Alternatively, you may be able to email a copy to me ?
(e) thrust/weight remains a very relevant and pertinent parameter for consideration of takeoff performance. The 744 has a big bunch of grunt and one would tread very delicately in respect of low weight shorter field operations in that model.
I look forward to your further commentary ....