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Old 3rd Aug 2008, 20:55
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Offpath Descent - Energy Management Rings

Where fitted (think only on pegasus/PIP FMC's) the Offpath Des when selected on displays 2 rings around the aircraft, one is a 'clean' ring the other is a 'drag req'd' ring. If you are outside the first ring (idle power) you may find you are in a low energy situation and may need to use power. If you start getting inside the second ring - drag req'd. You may find yourslef getting hot/high etc etc. As long as you remain inbetween the two rings you are in a good position to fly an idle power approach

Its quite useful initially I found when training but after a while become a bit distracting.
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