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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 1:44 pm
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OP's flight is currently level at FL260. That's an unusually low cruise altitude. Wonder if the plane is equipment restricted for some reason. Certainly cruising at FL260 could be part of the issue here too. Assuming winds are not a factor, the plane will burn more fuel at FL260 vs. a more typical higher cruise altitude. Of course, it's also possible that 260 is, in fact, wind optimal today.
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