Min rate of descent during vectors
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Min rate of descent during vectors
Had a discussion with a colleagues and i am trying to get more info on this.
Question is : Is there a minimum rate of descent (1000 ft/ mn) expected by ATC during radars vectors on approach ? If yes in which regulation would it be found
Thanks a lot
Question is : Is there a minimum rate of descent (1000 ft/ mn) expected by ATC during radars vectors on approach ? If yes in which regulation would it be found
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UK AIP ENR Section:
"2.3 Minimum Rates of Climb and Descent
2.3.1 In order to ensure that controllers can accurately predict flight profiles to maintain standard vertical separation between aircraft, pilots of aircraft commencing a climb or descent in accordance with an ATC Clearance should inform the controller if they anticipate that their rate of climb or descent during the level change will be less than 500 ft per minute, or at any time during such a climb or descent their vertical speed is, in fact, less than 500 ft per minute.
2.3.2 This requirement applies to both the en-route phase of flight and to terminal holding above Transition Altitude.
Note: This is not a prohibition on the use of rates of climb or descent of less than 500 ft per minute where necessary to comply with other operating requirements."
The minimum rate of descent required in a procedural environment is 500 FT/MIN. The term “STANDARD RATE” when used in conjunction with a clearance, specifies a rate of climb or descent not less than 500 FT/MIN, except the last 1,000 FT above the assigned level shall be made at a rate of 500 FT/MIN.
Terminal Area (radar environment) - the rate of descent may be reduced to less than 500 FT/MIN or descent profile management. Pilots shall consider the impact on other traffic in the Terminal Area when selecting a rate of descent less than 500 FT/MIN.
"2.3 Minimum Rates of Climb and Descent
2.3.1 In order to ensure that controllers can accurately predict flight profiles to maintain standard vertical separation between aircraft, pilots of aircraft commencing a climb or descent in accordance with an ATC Clearance should inform the controller if they anticipate that their rate of climb or descent during the level change will be less than 500 ft per minute, or at any time during such a climb or descent their vertical speed is, in fact, less than 500 ft per minute.
2.3.2 This requirement applies to both the en-route phase of flight and to terminal holding above Transition Altitude.
Note: This is not a prohibition on the use of rates of climb or descent of less than 500 ft per minute where necessary to comply with other operating requirements."
The minimum rate of descent required in a procedural environment is 500 FT/MIN. The term “STANDARD RATE” when used in conjunction with a clearance, specifies a rate of climb or descent not less than 500 FT/MIN, except the last 1,000 FT above the assigned level shall be made at a rate of 500 FT/MIN.
Terminal Area (radar environment) - the rate of descent may be reduced to less than 500 FT/MIN or descent profile management. Pilots shall consider the impact on other traffic in the Terminal Area when selecting a rate of descent less than 500 FT/MIN.
