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TUTORIAL #2
27FEB15 RTM DO NOT DUPLICATE For Simulator Use Only
Press INIT REF to return to the PERF INIT page.
Notice that the TRIP optimal altitude has gone down to FL393 or
somewhere close to there now as a result of the additional weight
from the fuel.
Enter our true RESERVES figure into the LSK 4L, which is the
total fuel needed for our alternate diversion route. (hold + trip)
This is rounded up to the nearest tenth and represents fuel x
1000lbs.
In my case the number is 3.6 lbs (1.6 kg) but yours may vary
depending on what your exact calculation for the alternate
diversion is.
Note – the reserves calculation will be different on ETOPS flights.
What is shown here is only valid for normal non-ETOPS flights.
The finished PERF INIT page should now look something like
this: