Originally Posted by tilnextime
An approach is either executable within in the established standards for the aircraft and crew or it isn't.
- first we need to establish these. Who does that? Manufacturer? PPrune? Regulator? Accident/incident records?
Example: Earlier someone somewhere said "250kts at 10,000' at 30 miles is on 'on the profile'. Which profile? Yes, I know it is fine, but who decides?
Regarding SFO/ATC - if, as it appears, they 'expect' and accept a speed reduction at 7 miles from 180 as posted here. why not say "180 to 7"?