I'm just a TP jockey, and we got the poster of 270kts into the TMA as well.
We can do that but the fuel burn goes through the roof and our standard descent speed is 230kts now. We're very flexible if it stops problems but personally I don't mind being put to the side if I'm in the way rather than be made to go flat out and be 10-15 minutes early.
Times are tight and I love my job. Saving fuel whenever possible is all I can do to help me keep it in this context.
One question, where does the TMA start on a willo inbound? Is the FL150 considered inside or as far back as DISIT?
I forgot to ask last time I visited Swanwick....
Last edited by RVF750; 5th Jul 2012 at 19:57.