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Subject: Re: FlightAware...
Author: Mxsmanic
Date: 16 Jul
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Ted Dawson writes:

> .... shows a SWA flight from KSTL to KOKC. Climbing at 9500 feet, airspeed
> is 260 kts. Aren't they supposed to stay under 250 kts below 10,000 feet, or
> is that just a 'suggestion'?

If the minimum safe speed in a given configuration (such as a climb) is above
250 KIAS, the aircraft may fly at that higher speed.

Also, the restriction applies to indicated airspeed, not ground speed.


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