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Old 18th Sep 2003, 05:42
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GlueBall
 
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Above FL 290 we normally cruise at M.84 or M.85, irrespective of gross weight or Center of Gravity changes. At and below FL290 we normally cruise, climb, and descent at 320 KIAS. The FMS in "Thrust Management" mode commands the Auto Throttles to fly at the set Mach or KIAS.
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