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Old 12th Feb 2007, 04:43
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Old Smokey
 
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They do do it in Singapore, and always for a waypoint on descent - ANNOYINGLY!

The problem is that RTA works very well for a waypoint in cruise, but NOT for a descent waypoint, VNAV PATH is in sole control in this phase. (At least for Boeing aircraft, I cannot speak for Airbus).

Also in Singapore, it appears to be beyond ATC's capabilities to advise of a RETA when 45 minutes or so from destination when you could do something about it. I think that Singapore ATC must have shares in the sub-contractor building speed brakes.

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