calculating B777 speeds
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calculating B777 speeds
Wanted to know if there is an interpolating software / programme for calculating t/o speeds for the B777 as the weights are only in steps of 20 tonnes
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If you need a programme to interpolate speeds provided for 20 Tonne weight increments, invest in an EFB with OPT incorporated. That should set you back by a lot of money.
If you still fly a 'paper' B777, Boeing assume that then end-user pilots have average mathematical capability, and are capable of the rather simple interpolation involved.
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Old Smokey
If you still fly a 'paper' B777, Boeing assume that then end-user pilots have average mathematical capability, and are capable of the rather simple interpolation involved.
Regards,
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Change the input parameters for BPS and you can have weights in any increments you desire, although considering that the speeds involved are relatively small, I find it scary that you can't interpolate in your head !
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Simply? Do it like this (arbitrary figured I am not 777 rated):
WEIGHT | SPEED
100t | 150kts
120t | 160kts
160 - 150 = 10.
10 / 200 = 0.05
0.05 x difference in weight above 100t in 100kg increments = Answer.
For example. Aircraft weighs 116.2t:
162 x 0.05 = 8.1
150 + 8.1 = 158.1 kts
V1 is therefore 158kts.
Horgy
WEIGHT | SPEED
100t | 150kts
120t | 160kts
160 - 150 = 10.
10 / 200 = 0.05
0.05 x difference in weight above 100t in 100kg increments = Answer.
For example. Aircraft weighs 116.2t:
162 x 0.05 = 8.1
150 + 8.1 = 158.1 kts
V1 is therefore 158kts.
Horgy
