Hi,
I wonder if someone can clairfy what to many of you will be elementary no doubt. I'm curious to know what speeds the crew use when departing and approaching or arriving a the airfield (specifically jet transports).
I'm aware of the ICAO speed restriction of 250kts below 10 but what happens when transitioning to the latter stages of the arrival procedure? Do the crew simply wind the speed back to a specific value or do they reduce the speeds in steps (assuming no ATC interference)? I gather it depends on a/c type and SOP but do individual pilots have their own preferences. Examples would be most welcome.
Much obliged
