Flight Planningeasy#878
When planning a flight, choosing a higher cruise altitude generally:
A
decreases fuel burn for jets due to lower drag and better engine efficiency
CorrectB
increases fuel burn
C
has no effect on fuel
D
only affects piston aircraft
Explanation
Jets are more fuel efficient at higher altitudes due to lower air density (less drag) and better specific fuel consumption.
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