Heya gang!
Now, I am fully expecting this to be a bit TOO technical for the forum, but I am currently keeping an eye on the progress of VS400M from LHR to DXB. I have noticed how it has just reached it's cruising altitude of 39000ft. 39000ft! Really? Staight from T/O to 39000ft on a 7hr flight? Really? How is the even possible. I have never seen mch about 36000 with a 346, do the 333's have a different climb and cruise profile which enable this higher initial cruise altitude?
I am also assuming that the likelihood of a step climb proceedure being adopted during the flight is rendered pretty slim with this high initial alt assignment?
If anyone can shed any light on it, I'd love it
Tah!!
Now, I am fully expecting this to be a bit TOO technical for the forum, but I am currently keeping an eye on the progress of VS400M from LHR to DXB. I have noticed how it has just reached it's cruising altitude of 39000ft. 39000ft! Really? Staight from T/O to 39000ft on a 7hr flight? Really? How is the even possible. I have never seen mch about 36000 with a 346, do the 333's have a different climb and cruise profile which enable this higher initial cruise altitude?
I am also assuming that the likelihood of a step climb proceedure being adopted during the flight is rendered pretty slim with this high initial alt assignment?
If anyone can shed any light on it, I'd love it
Tah!!