IFR 2.14 Descent Procedure

Question 1

What does the descent procedure concern?

Answer 1

Phase of flight while the acft performs the descent

Question 2

What must you do before commencing the descent?

Answer 2

BEFORE DESCENT CHECKLIST must be completed

Question 3

What’s the objective of a pilot to complete a smooth transition to the approach?

Answer 3

Arrive over the IAF at the MHA specified

Question 4

Is this option always available?

Answer 4

No, because of possible ATC restrictions

Question 5

What’s the formula to calculate the time of descent, assuming a 500 ft/min descent rate?

Answer 5

TIME OF DESCENT (min) = DIFFERENCE IN ALTITUDE / 500

Question 6

What’s the formula to calculate the distance required for descent?

Answer 6

DISTANCE REQUIRED FOR DESCENT = TIME OF DESCENT x (GS/60)