seagull
Well-Known Member
Doug
Clean min maneuver speed at max TOGW is 289kts indicated, so that is what we are doing until 10000, where we accelerate to 355 indicated to cruise mach for our normal econ climb.
The MD-11 is the most challenging due to the high operating speeds and the weight. Large widebodies have a challenging aspect due to the high inertia, geometry and cockpit height. The -11 is faster than the 747 in approach and departure. Handling qualities have been improved in it. It is also the most automated commercial transport flying, bar none -- a distinction that doesn't appear likely to be changed anytime soon.
Adding to that, at my company we operate a truly global system with more international destinations than any other airline on the planet, so that adds to the workload, even though not aircraft specific.
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Clean min maneuver speed at max TOGW is 289kts indicated, so that is what we are doing until 10000, where we accelerate to 355 indicated to cruise mach for our normal econ climb.
The MD-11 is the most challenging due to the high operating speeds and the weight. Large widebodies have a challenging aspect due to the high inertia, geometry and cockpit height. The -11 is faster than the 747 in approach and departure. Handling qualities have been improved in it. It is also the most automated commercial transport flying, bar none -- a distinction that doesn't appear likely to be changed anytime soon.
Adding to that, at my company we operate a truly global system with more international destinations than any other airline on the planet, so that adds to the workload, even though not aircraft specific.
It is made