Old 11-10-2009, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetjok View Post
2. DO NOT conduct operations above 78° N Latitude.
3. DO NOT operate aircraft above 25,000 ft. MSL.
4. Fuel burn is increased by 2.7%.
If you would, a few questions from a fresh CPL holder:

Why wouldn't you be able to hand-fly above 78N and FL250?

Would the fuel burn increase just because the AP is smoother with corrections? If so, wouldn't the fuel burn depend more on pilot technique?
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