Approach gates. Slowing down, and configuring questions.
Hello all,
Just a few questions to get more insight from others out there.
When would you generally slow down from 250 knots on an average day?(considering no tail wind).
Would you prefer to come down with a high speed to your platform altitude, level, and then slow down and start configuring,
OR slow down whilst coming down and catching the glide path at the same time?
Flying in yesterday I was going to intercept the GS at 5000 feet, so I decided to slow down and configure. I realise I was about 16 miles away, and when I asked for flaps 1, the Captain told me it was too soon.
When I caught the GS, I had to extend the gear early because the Captain didn't give me the flaps when I asked, and the aircraft could not decelerate when it caught the GS.
Just looking for some newbie advice from guys, any pointers, or anything at all.
Thank you all.