Decent Planning Flashcards
1
Q
How long does it take to decelerate from 300 to 250kts
A
5 mile
2
Q
Calculating TOD
A
3 x Alt
+10nm (if above FL100)
For 300kts
If at 250kts
3x alt
+5nm (if above FL100)
3
Q
At want point should we be clean speed?
A
20nm
At approximately 4-6000fT
4
Q
10m aim
A
Flap 5
Flap 5 speed
3000ft (or platform alt)
5
Q
Descent checks
A
PM
Weather
QNH on stby
Calculate Landing weight v LDA
LA in pressure
PF
Calculate TOD
PA
Set up for decent/app
6
Q
Setting up flight deck for decent
A
PF hands over to PM
Sweep NBD ILS/VOR FMS AB Course Speed schedule Confirm MDA
7
Q
By which point should the app brief be given?
A
10mins/ 50nm before TOD
8
Q
App brief
A
Normal stuff
Plus fuel and div plan
Identify any threats
