What is a good rate of descent?
What is a good rate of descent? In general, a comfortable rate of descent for a fit person is 500 feet per minute.
When should I start descent at the airport?
So, in normal circumstances, the pilots should begin their descent 110 NM from the target or the landing aerodrome. The use of trigonometry will always give the most accurate value for the top of descent.
What is the 1 60 rule for descent?
The 1 in 60 rule states that if you're off course by 1NM after 60 miles flown, you have a 1-degree tracking error. Time to correct that heading! Another tip: If you're 60 miles away from a VOR, and you're off course by one degree, you're off course by one mile.
What is the 90 second rule for aircraft?
As part of the testing of a new aircraft, the manufacturer must demonstrate that all passengers can be evacuated in a short amount of time when an emergency arises - within 90 seconds to be precise. If it doesn't comply, the aviation authorities won't approve its safety certification.
What is the golden rule in aviation?
Golden Rule 1-Aviate. The PF must fly the aircraft (pitch attitude, thrust sideslip, heading) to stabilize the aircraft's pitch attitude, bank angle, vertical flight path and horizontal flight path. The PM must back up the PF (by monitoring and making call outs till aircraft stabilised). Golden Rule 2-Navigate.