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Old 3rd January 2014 | 14:35
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Tinstaafl
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From: Escapee from Ultima Thule
Like Marker indicated: It's near-as-dammit a 3 deg profile which equates to 300'/nm. Add 300' for each mile away from the the threshold (but comply with any specified minimum/required altitudes during the approach.

For the descent rate use Groundspeed x 5** = ROD.

eg GS on approach = 120kts so target ROD = 600'/min.


**some find it easier to do the maths mentally by using 'half the GS then tag on a 0'. eg 140 kt --> 70. Append a '0' --> 700'/min.
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