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Old 18th April 2006 | 07:29
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beamer
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Programme the computer mate and it does it for you - assuming that you trust VNAV of course.

Otherwise 3 x thousands of feet to use with small allowances for wind component, use of engine anti-ice, and anticipated speed variations according to airspace.

Constant descent to MDA based upon notional glidepath bearing in mind any requirement for mimimum altitude at FAF.
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