Slight diversion of the thread……
Metro man.
I am always bemused by this statement in the OZ context.
‘Standard descent profiles have been agreed between ATC and operators for various aircraft types’
I’ve never worked for an operator who has been involved in any discussion leading to any agreement of this nature, yet I am constantly exhorted to ‘resume standard profile’ or words to that effect.
Yes, I’m talking heavies here.
I’m sure that Qantas talks to CASA / Air Services when they introduce a new type, and Ansett, in their day probably did likewise. Perhaps Virgin are now amongst the realms of the Godly, The rest of us mortals are never consulted on anything.
What exactly are these ‘standard profiles’? They’re not published.
(Yes, I know what ATC think my ‘standard profile’ is in the aircraft I fly, but that’s because I chased the info, not because it’s published, or agreed to by my employer.)
Snooze