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Title: When is the right time for initial descent?
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12-21-2009, 02:30 AM
I'd like to know when is the right time to start descending from cruise level to initial approach altitude (12,000ft)? How far (in nm) from the arrival airport?

Scenario: I'm flying a A330 @ FL330 and I'm planning an initial descent to 12,000 to prepare for my approach. My usual descent rate @ 1800fpm.

Thanks in advance for the help... :wink:

 
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