Well said Beerdrinker. The D&D cannot hold a candle safety wise to a well executed VNAV type approach whether it be coupled or handflown. The record books are full of accident reports utilizing the D&D methods. I realize for various reasons some would choose the D&D over the more stabilized VNAV concept, be it their particular equipment or other issues but one cannot argue with the safety, economy and overall sucess of the VNAV/IAN approach concept.
