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Old 14th Nov 2003, 03:49
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Tinstaafl
 
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I really like the new format DME Arrivals. What a great change from the old format. Wish the UK & USA had DME/GPS Arrivals available.


As for how I do them (erm.....used to do them, when I was in Oz): Pick whichever sector or approach track is convenient then I aim to clip each step down altitude limit at the DME distance that marks the start of the next, lower altitude limit. I assess each descent segment at the half distance mark ie I should be halfway through the required altitude loss halfway between each DME step distance.

When the final step down to MDA occurs I descend as rapidly as is reasonable to get to the MDA ASAP to give me more time to get visual & orient myself.

Bear in mind this is a CIRCLING approach, not a RUNWAY/LANDING approach.
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