CCO and CDO

Question 1

Which phase of flight uses more fuel of an aircraft?

Answer 1

The climb phase. Departing.

Question 2

What is CCO?

Answer 2

Continuous Climb Operation is an aircraft operating technique that allows the execution of a flight profile optimized to the performance of aircraft. It enables aircraft to reach final efficient cruise sooner.

Question 3

What is CDO?

Answer 3

An aircraft operating technique in which an arriving aircraft descends with minimum thrust and avoids level flight safely and while complying with procedures and ATC instructions.

Question 4

What are the benefits of CCO?

Answer 4

1) Fuel efficiency.

2) Reductions in workload.

3) Reduction in the number of requires radio transmissions.

4) Environmental benefits.

Question 5

What are some advantages of CDO?

Answer 5

1) Reduction in CO2 emissions.
2) Reduction in fuel.
3) Reduction in noise.

Question 6

Disadvantages of CCO?

Answer 6

1) Limited airspace
2) ATC procedures
3) Terrain and obstacles
4) Environmental restrictions
5) Weather avoidance