Originally Posted by
GlenQuagmire
Pretty sure its the other way around... The published gradients are all engines operating requirements. If you can make those gradients with one engine inoperative then you dont need an escape route. otherwise, you do..
I think we are saying the same thing, English is not my first language, so pardon my confusion.
@172_driver
I thought one of the flex requirements was that it couldn't be lower than climb thrust. Unless you are strictly speaking of derate only, in which case nevermind me.