Originally Posted by
wiggy
+1 to the above
Within the last year or two to improve payload we have started routinely using reduced thrust ( if circumstances allow) and improved climb and if that wasn't enough also aft C of G performance if possible. That really does remove most of the fat and hidden margins people were used to in the "olden days". As EMIT says the figures are designed to just satisfy regulations...and guess what, whilst legit it can certainly look "close".....
Excuse me if i seem a bit slow, as i am a simple person.
How are you able to improve payload and performance using reduced power? This is the way I have read the beginning of your post.
I am aware things have moved on somewhat since I was involved. But that advanced?