KLM MD11 Cost Index

[Guest lorenz88]

What is the actual CI used by KLM in their MD11?Thanks a lotBest RegardsLorenzo Chiovaro

[Guest rellehenk]

Normally 50. Sometimes a higher cost index is used (150 or 250) for on time arrival.

[michal 44]

Must have changed a lot in the last say 2 months since fuel prices plummeted.Michael J.http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9320/apollo17vf7.jpg

[KCA9304 0]

>Must have changed a lot in the last say 2 months since fuel>prices plummeted.Michael J.No, still the same CI figures I used some years ago.Even if fuel would cost you nothing, an increase of the CI is also limited by Mmo.CI 250 is realy close to it already.Regards,Harry

[Guest lorenz88]

So...what do they use? 50 for normal operation and something more for on-time or 250?I confess that I'm still a bit confused.Forgive my low capabilities to understand english sometimes...Thanks a lot anyway:)Waiting for delucidationsBest RegardsLorenzo Chiovaro

[tcas_climb 45]

>Normally 50. Sometimes a higher cost index is used (150 or>250) for on time arrival.hmmm interesting, wouldnt it be more feasible to use the RTA function of the MCDU? I mean wouldnt fuel burn be a bit more, using a high cost index constantly, instead of allowing the plane to calculate a speed that would reach on time instead of flying constantly at a high speed calculated by the high CI?

[Guest rellehenk]

Yes, cost index 50 for normal operations.Higher cost indexes are used if we need to fly faster to arrive on time (because of a delay or more than average headwind for example).

[Guest lorenz88]

Thanks a lot!! Very kind.Do you intend "we" because you are a real KLM MD11 pilot??Lorenzo Chiovaro

[Guest lorenz88]

I asked it to you because I should need somethings about where to get an MD11 type rating...If you want you can also send me a private message...Thanks a lot anywayLorenzo Chiovaro