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Old 04-24-2008, 02:17 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by D-Luv View Post
There isn't any data in our buffet margin charts for anything above FL350 at more than 46K...
Sure, but that certainly doesn't mean we are prohibited from operating at altitudes above FL350 at weights over 46k. You can extrapolate from the data the chart does provide and get a good idea of where you need to be in terms of speed to operate safely in those situations. In my experience you can still usually get 600-800 fpm out of the plane at those altitudes and weights with a high ISA if you keep your speed up. Your technique sounds like a good one.
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