Originally Posted by
OldLurker
cactusbusdrvr – Thanks, interesting. BTW, looking back I see that it was from a 787 that a
stowaway’s body fell only a few blocks away from where I was. He’d apparently hidden in the wheel well, so I guess other types also need to have gear down as early as 10nm out.
things is, places like that want 180kts on base, then instantly 160 on the GS. Unless I’ve second guessed and slowed before GS, I’ll need to Chuck the wheels down and F15-20 to lose the 20 kts. And I can guarantee when I do that they’ll say “ maintain 180 for now “.
As per fatigue , EASA limits are seen as aspirational targets by some. I still can’t believe someone thought they were a good idea
i defy anyone to feel fresh at the end of ANY longhaul flight .