Originally Posted by
easymxp
on Airbus but the principle is similar. I don’t like much NM*3 at long distance because it’s a bit misleading as the rate is steeper than 3° with more than 250 knots. In this way you can arrive low. That’s why I prefer altitude*3 (or distance*3 + 10%).
Hi,
never heard about Distance x3 + 10%.
I will have a look on it, thanks!
But yeah you are right, at long distances the NM x3 can lead too low, but at low altitudes, especially during vectors, I find it the fastest way for me to understand my profile.