A system and method are provided for precisely adjusting individual aircraft
airspeed
system in order to provide more accurate cruise Indicated Airspeed (IAS). The system
includes a flight data computer, an autopilot, and airspeed displays. The flight
data computer includes a first component that records in-service data to determine
actual fuel mileage for the aircraft for comparison to a production rating fuel
mileage. The flight data computer also includes a user interface that allows a
user to set a Mach trim value based on the comparison and a third component that
adjusts indicated airspeed based on the determined Mach trim value. The autopilot
and airspeed displays receive the adjusted indicated airspeed.