Descent Planning Calculator

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Results

Default result
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Top-of-descent distance
52,081.0ft
Pass

Also computed

Descent time4.3min

Actual descent angle3.30°

Actual gradient5.76%

Required rate for target angle637ft/min

Method notes 2 notes
  • Uses time = altitude to lose / descent rate and distance = ground speed * time.
  • This is planning arithmetic only. ATC clearances, terrain, procedures, aircraft configuration and stabilized-approach criteria control real descents.

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