UPS cargo crash near Birmingham AL

[Dadanawa]

Continuous Descent Table

No one knows really what happened here as yet.

However, regarding non precision approaches, they should be as stable as possible with speed under control from as far back as maybe 10 miles.

The use of a height distance table could help flight crews in determining where they should be without too much mental distractions or calculations.

So, fully configured, and with speed under control from (lets say) 10 miles out, all that is left to do is monitor height and distance down to MDA/VDP. The Pilot Not Flying would be assisting by calling out height and distance and any deviations therefrom.

This information is not always provided, but it should be calculated in advance for all possible non-precision approaches at your destination. Even if there is a last minute change of runway, you would have the relevant information.