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Old 8th Oct 2002, 21:47
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Lynx
 
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The Speed control 160 to 4 DME is managable in suitable conditions in a B757/767. However if you are asked to fly a Non Precision approach forget it. Our SOPS call for V REF speed at the FAF. So on a VOR App we will be flying at Flap 30 Speed 135/ 140 Kts at the FAF - 8 to 10 miles out to ensure a stable Non Precision approach. I will just do this ,and tell ATC about it when I have done it. Speed control is up to me - I am in command of the aircraft - I will decide what my crew can and cannot achieve. We also have QARS fitted and rushed / fast approaches are a real issue in my company. Slow down early is advice we are issuing to our crews to avoid GPWS and Go Arounds - both of which we have had in the last year due rushed approaches.
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