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Kcroberts1

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I will be taking a flight this weekend from AL to GA with a full load close to MTOW. I currently have a plan to cruise at 3500 but I am wondering if cruising at a higher altitude is smarter/safer and more economical. Will the plane perform worse due to the altitude. I don't have a CHT or EGT gauge so I am not sure. Any input is helpful. Thanks
 

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