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Old 8th Dec 2001, 03:31
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TechFly
 
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Fcit,

I've been flying in different airlines crossing the alps and departing from northern Italy.

From my knowledge such documentation was prepared inside the company depending from the a/c type.

Drift down procedure is an alternative mean to the service ceiling requirements and has the same application.

Must meet:

1. drift down path (see net drift down path);

2. Vertical clearance;

3. Service ceiling at the airport used as alternate at least equal to the elevation + 1500ft.

4. fuel dumping permitted;

5. Critical points given as PreDeterminedPoint (PDP).

Cheers.

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