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Specific Range
Specific Range is the number of nautical miles traveled per pound of fuel burned Maximizing fuel efficiency and range is important to many operators trying to achieve a long range flight, or operate the aircraft at maximum efficiency due to increasing fuel costs In order to get the most fuel efficiency and range, an aircraft must be flown at an angle of attack that results in the highest Specific Range
On this chart it is clear to see the relationship between weight and optimum altitude
At mid-weight, the optimum altitude would be about 43,000ft and towards the end of the mission it would be almost 45,000ft
ATC Restrictions
What if ATC holds me at an altitude and I cannot climb? In this scenario, speed would need to be decreased as aircraft weight decreases in order to keep the wing at the optimum angle of attack For example, if ATC holds you at FL370 and temp is ISA 0, initial speed on a G200 is .77Mi and ends up at .68Mi On a G150 in the same situation initial speed is .72Mi and ends up at .60Mi You must reference the OPM for optimum numbers under current conditions of weight and temperature
Notes of Interest
G200 climb profile (above 10,000ft) Normal Data 250 KIAS to .75 Mi High Speed 290 KIAS to .78 Mi G150 climb profile (above 10,000ft) Normal Data 210 KIAS to .70 Mi High Speed 250 KIAS to .75 Mi
Notes of Interest
Although predictive performance data is now available in the FMS for both G200 and G150, there are some important things to know Performance data in the FMS is advisory only. The AFM and OPM must be referenced for fully approved data The G200 performance data is stored in 10 degree increments due to limitations in database size. This will cause UNABLE CRZ ALT to be displayed on the FMS when you may actually be able to achieve that altitude. (Refer to the OPM) The G150 data is stored in 2 degree increments and should be more accurate as a result
Notes of Interest
The PREDICTED mode of the FMS is a great tool to use to know how much fuel you will have at your destination and alternate Remember: GARBAGE IN = GARBAGE OUT! Put accurate data on the PERF INIT page and DEFAULTS Fly as closely to the FMS stored profile as possible including climb and descent Uplink your Flight Plan AND Flight Plan Winds!
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