Energy management during approach - how do You monitor it?
Hello guys,
It's my first post here.
I'm preparing short presentation (for university) about energy management during approach,
I'd like to ask You some questions about Your method of maintaining correct vertical path and speed during approach.
Any kind of answer will be appreciated, I'll present it in points, but you can answer whatever you like.
I'm flying B737-800, so my question might be biased by that. Still, if you could explain methods of planning descend/approach on other types, I would also very much appreciate that.
1. What is your primary method of monitoring descend profile?
2. Do you use any other methods in parallel to check your calculations? How often do you verify your descend profile?
3. How often do you use VNAV during descent/approach? How often do you have to change A/P modes during descent/approach?
4. What is your "philosophy" on using speedbrakes?
5. RNAV app: How often you had to make automation workarounds during RNAV approach to satisfy ATC instructions?
6. Have you ever had to make a decision to go-around due to high energy approach?
7. Have you ever had to make a decision to go-around due to VNAV function/automation behavior?
I'm mostly interested in first two questions, which I want to use in my presentation (to show different methods), but any elaboration would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!