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Old 5th April 2003 | 13:31
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beamer
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Keep it simple.

3 x ht (ie 30,000ft = 90 miles)

Make an allowance for headwind/tailwind and engine anti-ice if
being used ( higher idle setting)

Use 'gates' on the way down. Approx 16000 at 50 miles - 10000 at 30 miles works for me.

Small corrections to profile made early prevent large deviations
in either direction.

Practice makes perfect

Good Luck
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