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Old 27th Nov 2011, 13:24
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In our type (C56X) a descent with 2000/2500 fpm and maximum speed usually works fine.
At about 9000 ft we reduce to 250 (260 knots plane limitation at 8000 ft), with passengers on board we aim to be at 200 knots at about glide interception, and where passenger comfort is not a priority (ferry?) and if requested by ATC to maintain high speed we can maintain 250 until 6/7 nm on final.
Not personally a big fan of this super high speed approach but can be done.
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