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Old 16th Sep 2003, 14:35
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expedite_climb
 
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Not sure how much difference it will actually make, depends if the fmc allows for this when calculating an econ speed.

If you are flying at a fixed mach no, then your tas should remain the same (all else remaining equal).

Also depends on the a/c. On the 757 the centre tank is slightly forward of the wing tanks (due sweep), so if you have more than 13 tonnes CofG when you burn fuel your C of G moves backwards. Once you have burnt all centre fuel and start on wing fuel then the C of G will move forward.
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