Neil Gould writes:

That is an absurd scenario, and of no use in the simulation of the real
aircraft.

I agree. But the important point is that nobody knows whether the
simulation is correct or not, because nobody has tried hoisting a 172
to that altitude to see how it flies.

Bottom line: if the game allows the aircraft to reach a FL that is twice
the service ceiling of the real aircraft, then the engine is modelled
incorrectly.

MSFS does not allow that. The only way to get that high is by
slewing.

Of course, it is a non-issue for those of us that actually fly.

You seem to be pretty upset over it.

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