Originally Posted by
notEnuf
Does the 767 fly WATRS routes now?
I thought we were discussing ETOPS in general.
Originally Posted by
notEnuf
you plot freezing levels too? I never did nor do I now on WATRS. With additional drag I think a lower altitude would be prudent. Obviously you will try to avoid icing but higher doesn't mean you are out of it. What if 10,000 is the ceiling and getting below it keeps you clear of icing?
I would try to stay as high as possible to avoid icing conditions. If lower keeps me clear then so be it. If no icing then my priority is max groundspeed to the most suitable alternate, this would require an analysis of winds vs altitude.