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Old 16th Aug 2008, 21:32
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Keef

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Goodness me - how complicated!

If the question is an exam one, then the calculations are correct.

That most of us wouldn't do it that way is a given. Those who are good at mental arithmetic while flying single pilot IFR will have no problems. Me, I get into brainfade, so I have a simple rule.

I climb at 500fpm (until the poor aeroplane says "enough"), and I descend at 500 fpm (unless there's a good reason that requires something else).

Conveniently, my Arrow flies close enough to 120 knots that 500 fpm allows me to use 4 miles per thousand feet as my standard. KISS is the only way for old lags like me.

Then, I learned the "numbers" that go with that. For example, if I'm cruising at 23/23, reducing MP to 17 inches will set me up neatly for 500fpm down. KISS again.
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