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Old 16th January 2006 | 19:37
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Sphinx
 
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Expected rate of descent?

When you UK ATC people ask aircraft to descend what rate of descent do you require? And is this subtley different to the rate of descent you expect?

My understanding was that you plan on 1000 ft per min, but that aircraft can do what they like as long as it's at least 500 ft per min. Is my understanding correct? Thanks.
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