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Cliffk

25th Nov 2017 12:42

Max or min rate of descent while shuttling?

Does anyone know of any limitations on descent rates durning a hold. I had a max of 1000 FPM in my mind but I can’t find it written anywhere. I would imagine that if there are several aircraft in a holding pattern, they should all shuttle at the same rate?

flyboyike

27th Nov 2017 20:43

I don't know that that's necessarily true, especially if there's enough lateral separation.

HEATHROW DIRECTOR

27th Nov 2017 21:39

<<I don't know that that's necessarily true, especially if there's enough lateral separation.>>

And if one is above the other> Happens all the time in busy areas.

galaxy flyer

27th Nov 2017 22:24

I wouldn’t think ATC can clear two aircraft to descend until the first one is established at the lower altitude. That is, if holding at 5,000 and there’s one below at 4,000; the 4,000 hold has to be at 3,000 before descending out of 5,000.

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