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Old 23rd January 2006 | 21:20
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As for distance to start descent, 3nm per 1000ft, + 3nm to slow down.

6000ft = 3*6=18 + 3 = 21nm.

In a jet, people tend to add 10nm to slow, rather than the 3nm for a piston (so I'm told).
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