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Old 11th Jan 2014, 08:37
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Yes, the aircraft adjusts the rate of descend required to maintain the selected FPA.

In the case of "updraft" you would have to adjust your FPA to get back on your profile. This is why, on an approach, we monitor distance vs altitude. To regain 30' in 1 NM you would need to correct .3 degrees.
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