Clearance Clarification Clarence
Hi All,
I had this one today for the first time and was wondering if one of you ATCO's could clarify it for me?
The clearance was "Descend FL150, when level speed 220kts"
As we passed through FL160 we were further cleared down to 80.
Are we expected in this case to slow to 220 as we pass through FL150 or to maintain speed and slow when level at 80?
We were on one of the London frequencies at the time and as I'm sure you know we couldn't get a word in to clarify so we dropped to 220kts at FL150 and nothing was said.
Was that what was expected or does the "when level" bit then apply to the new level?
Thanks in advance.