High speed saves time but will increase cost. In descend. Climb at eco speed below 10000 ft saves fuel.
I've been flying long enough to remember when there was no speed limit below 10000 ft. High speed was pretty much SOP, and it was not a big deal.
250/10000 ft was introduced by ATC.
So now high speed below 10000 ft is a near death experience?
I have an image in my head of white knuckled pilots with sweat running down their faces while they blast through the air at 280 kts. Are we going to make it?
Apparently, I'm lucky to be alive.
Last edited by ManaAdaSystem; 2nd Jul 2016 at 10:17.