2-7 Flashcards

1
Q

what is the purpose of an enroute descent

A

to transition from an enroute altitude to a final approach without having to fly an entire instrument approach

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2
Q

what are two methods of beginning an enroute descent

A

ATC directed and pilot requested (discretion)

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3
Q

you have been given a pilots discretion descent by ATC. must you descent right away? can you level off during the descent if needed?

A

No, you do not have to descent right away. Yes you can level off

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4
Q

which statement is true regarding the 60 to 1 rule

A

1 pitch change equals 100 feet altitude change over 1 nm

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5
Q

what pitch change from level flight is required to descend 10,000 feet in 20 nm

A

5 degrees

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6
Q

where can you find a description of the EADI method of determining a descent gradient

A

AETCMAN 11-248

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