Hi Trent 972, Thanks for your opinion
What will happen when ATC gives you a radar vector and provides you only expected track miles? I think your programmed F-PLN will no longer accurate. Can you still rely on your TOD or vertical deviation?
From my experience, height profile X 4 is too much for B737, A320, A340 and A380 (LDW 370 T) descending in normally speed (300-320 kts). But it is not enough for A330 as she needs some more NM on top of the height profile X 4.
That's why I'm looking for something more accurate