250 under 10,000 - Page 3

seagull · February 27th, 2007, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike734

Pilots routinely exceed 250 in Europe. All you do is ask for "high speed" and, if they can, they will approve it. I have been in the jumpseat of a Sabena 737 doing 330 at 3000AGL on a extended arc, base to final. It makes for an interesting approach.

Not just Europe. The entire World outside the U.S., pretty much, with just a couple of exceptions. In Canada there is not a speed restriction above 3000' on departure, as I recall. They have one on arrival, though. In most of the world, ATC can authorize higher speeds.

Seggy · February 27th, 2007, 17:53

A little off topic but...

I LOVE this forum.

Great discussions going on here!

ryanmickG · February 28th, 2007, 00:10

Guess you love when I fly the Golden Eagle at FL210!!
HA!!

February 27th, 2007, 17:53	#52
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast Posts: 4,942	Re: 250 under 10,000 A little off topic but... I LOVE this forum. Great discussions going on here! Last edited by Seggy; February 27th, 2007 at 18:15.

February 28th, 2007, 00:10	#53
ryanmickG Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 1,592	Re: 250 under 10,000 Guess you love when I fly the Golden Eagle at FL210!! HA!!

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