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
CorrectD
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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