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Old 14th Jul 2016, 20:26
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Goldenrivett
 
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Hi dcoded,
Why can you climb HIGHER for the same given weight with a climb speed of .77 than .74?
As you climb higher with the same Mach No, your IAS reduces.
MAX FL at fixed Mach No considers the buffet margin over stall warning.
The higher Mach No (& higher IAS) enables a higher cruise FL.
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