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Old 29th Aug 2017, 09:49
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leonard17F
 
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Turbo-Prop optimal flight altitude

Dear Fellow PPruners,

I was wondering if, for max range, the optimal flight altitude for a (twin) Turbo-Prop airplane is always as high as possible or if there is a lower optimal altitude as a function of weight, possibly ISA, etc... (or even "Climbing Cruise")
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