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Old 24th Feb 2010, 15:58
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Nubboy
 
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Depends on company SOP.

For selected NPA we have a stabilised approach criteria, have to be at config full, gear down, S speed before we commence descent. We're taught the 7 5 3 2 1 nm before descent point to do configuration changes.Then a continous descent to MAP or MDH, unless visual. Dive and drive is not permitted with us as the big thrust changes would destabalise the approach.

Otherwise what you propose seems eminently practical. Just keep in mind the altimeter errors due to high OAT, and make sure you cross the beacon not below the 1900' published check height.

Such a lot of debate on what seems to be a very straight forward question.
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