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Forum: Tech Log

27th Oct 2010, 12:45

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Step Climbs

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Posted By TAAMGuy

OK, I think that I'm getting it now. Using the...

OK, I think that I'm getting it now. Using the B744 numbers given, in RVSM airspace, burning 10-11 tonnes/hr you could climb to another level (2000') every two hours. This could mean a number of...

Forum: Tech Log

26th Oct 2010, 17:52

Replies: 13

Step Climbs

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Posted By TAAMGuy

So if I am understanding correctly, the aircraft...

So if I am understanding correctly, the aircraft is capable of higher cruise altitudes but the crew stays lower to acheive the 'optimum' level, which ascends by 1000' for every 10 tonnes of fuel...

Forum: Tech Log

26th Oct 2010, 15:01

Replies: 13

Step Climbs

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Posted By TAAMGuy

Step Climbs

Do the newer types (B777, B744, A330/340, A380) still do step climbs for the trans-oceanic hops? If so, what kind of restrictions would that bring into play? i.e. for a MTOW how low and how long...

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