Flight Planningmedium#898
Flying at the recommended long-range cruise (LRC) speed rather than MRC results in:
A
1% fuel penalty but significant time savings
CorrectB
10% fuel penalty
C
no difference
D
longer flight time
Explanation
LRC trades approximately 1% of specific range for a notable increase in cruise speed, saving significant time on long flights.
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