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Old 19th July 2006 | 13:52
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BOAC
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Descent speeds

My line check Captain was talking about ATC 'expected' descent speeds.

We normally descend at cruise Mach until c/over to IAS and then the FMC produces an IAS based on the 'Cost Index' and the speed can vary from 250kts to 320kts (737) depending on C Index.

Primarily a UK question but w/wide answers appreciated: is there a 'standard' descent IAS that you will expect?
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