PPRuNe Forums - View Single Post - Vertical speed selected AIRBUS BOEING

21st Feb 2013, 22:48

#29 (permalink)

bubbers44

Join Date: Aug 2005

Location: fl

Posts: 2,525

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Once established at 1500 fpm yes you will lose 9,000 feet in 6 minutes if you don't have to initiate a descent or level off. The average descent rate, of course averages every second of your descent. Just add a minute and everything will be smooth.

Reply