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Old 21st February 2013 | 22:48
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bubbers44
 
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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.
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