Performancemedium#662
Step climbing during cruise is used to:
A
maintain a constant Mach number
B
remain closer to the optimum altitude as weight decreases
CorrectC
avoid turbulence
D
increase cost index
Explanation
As fuel burns and weight decreases, the optimum cruise altitude increases; step climbs allow the aircraft to stay near the optimum altitude.
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