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Old 23rd Nov 2012, 08:14
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veloo maniam
 
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Reduce speed better

IMHO I think it is better to reduce speed during
the descent rather than hold. Holding requires more
attention as I have to ensure the acft leaves the
hold +-30secs. If there are 4 guys holding
much more attention is required. What I would like to know is how much to
reduce in terms of Mach No. to lose 1 min. Then I can either
vector out or reduce further before they hit F260 and below.
Is there any quick calculation?

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