Performanceeasy#620

A high cost index in the FMS will result in:

A

lower cruise speed to save fuel

B

cruise at long-range cruise speed

C

higher cruise speed to save time

Correct
D

cruise at holding speed

Explanation

A high cost index means time is expensive relative to fuel, so the FMS selects a higher cruise speed to minimise trip time.

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