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![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Tah!!