Need help with fuel saving

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Im currently at the gate, about to depart in about 30 minutes on my route to Auckland from JFK. I’m currently using a 787-9 for my flight, but I would love tips on how to conserve my fuel upon departure.

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i dont use the 787 at all but is 111% necessary for this flight? either way, flaps 15-20 and a higher than usual n1 with around 155-160 V1 and you should be fine for take off. to conserve fuel use the step climb method.

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You should not be taking off above MTOW (100% weight)

Reduce the amount of passengers and cargo (keep max fuel) so that you are at/below MTOW.

They are in the 787, not an Airbus. So Flaps 15 would probably be appropriate.

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alr corrected it

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It’s about 17 hours, so idk, I’m reduce the cargo down though, idk why it gave me so much

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well like benny said, bring down the passengers and cargo till the plane is under MTOW

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nvm i gave up on the flight, kinda sucks

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Kinda late here but my main fuel saving tips would be:

  • Step climb
  • Don’t go over the average cruise speed (in the 787’s case it’s usually M .84-.85)
  • Don’t climb directly to super high altitudes after takeoff (use the step climb method, start at maybe FL320, then climb FL340 after a couple hours, and so on)
  • Use a simulator flight plan service (ex. SimBrief, IF Flightplan tools) to get an exact fuel estimate, flight plan, and even step climb data.
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Yeah, I already stopped cause I didn’t have enough fuel. But I’ll use this on my next long haul, I appperciate it man it means alot!

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Why’d u give up for😭

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My Advice: Taxi on just one engine instead of two, ESPECIALLY if you’re at a large airport with many confusing/long taxiways. Just make sure you don’t let the torque from the single operating engine veer you off the taxiway!
The way this works: If you are using the No.2 engine to taxi, then the torque from that engine will push the plane to the left, causing you to veer off the taxiway/runway. Apply RIGHT RUDDER to continue moving in a straight Direction.
I think that’s all!

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I didn’t have enough fuel for the trip, so I just gave up on the whole thing 😭

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I did actually, I started my second engine when I got closer to the runway I was taking off on whcih was runway 4L, my aircraft just burned hella fuel on climb though which I dont know why.

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Js stop over in LA😭

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Usually if the traffic is pretty heavy I’ll taxi with one engine, in-flight I just make sure that my trim is set properly at flight level and usually I’ll have excess fuel at the destination, if not then I just stop at an airport halfway to re-fuel. Simbrief also tends to help a lot. :)

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well its too late lol

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Strange. Might wanna choose a terminal or gate closer to the runways? Idk what else to recommend.

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I think I messed up on my departure, It’s alright though things happen. You live and learn

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