diversion altitude
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diversion altitude
Any one got a rule of thumb for selecting an appropriate altitude or flight level(B .737) when leaving your destination holding pattern ,i.e 5000',for destination alternate?
50nm,100nm,200nm.for example.
Thanks.
50nm,100nm,200nm.for example.
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For longer diversions (more than 45 minutes), I normally flight plan FL220 for most flights, otherwise FL150.
Type, L1011.
Sometimes you get higher from ATC, sometimes not.
However, I have seen plogs wherein FL310 (or even higher) is planned, and this is truly unrealistic for all but the most unusual situations.
I do not like steaming around with absolute minimum fuel (or even less) in tanks.
Type, L1011.
Sometimes you get higher from ATC, sometimes not.
However, I have seen plogs wherein FL310 (or even higher) is planned, and this is truly unrealistic for all but the most unusual situations.
I do not like steaming around with absolute minimum fuel (or even less) in tanks.
