G550 descent planning
Any tips on the G550?? The programmed speeds are pretty useless. MAN speed to the rescue..
Yes, set the FMS to give a 2.5% descent.
Always ensure you plan for a direct approach, by looking at the DME distance to airport, and plan to make that distance your track miles.
In Moscow especially, plan for the short approach. In geneva, expect the "can you accept the base tune now".
Manual speed is to be avoided, whenever possible, (FLCH provides the protection.)
Worst case, a little speed brake, (just a little).
if you wait for the VPATH prompt, you are too late.
The G550 is slippery as an ice cube. One problem is that the G450 G350 has the same type rating, and the differences course does not address this important difference. The G4 airframe can never be accused of being slippy.
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