I've heard over the tower frequency while many aircraft hold for their "final numbers."
Is this their final passenger count and/or weight in the cargo belly. I assume their takeoff speeds would be based on this. If so -- are these numbers entered into the FMC or are the calculations done manually?
Is this their final passenger count and/or weight in the cargo belly. I assume their takeoff speeds would be based on this. If so -- are these numbers entered into the FMC or are the calculations done manually?