Learn how to calculate descent distance and target vertical speed for a smooth, stabilized 3-degree glide profile.
Calculating your Top of Descent (TOD) point allows pilots to execute fuel-efficient, stabilized 3-degree descents without level-offs or speed brake deployment.
Multiply the altitude to lose in thousands of feet by 3. For example: descending from FL330 to 3,000 ft requires shedding 30,000 ft (30 × 3 = 90 NM before the fix). Add 5 to 10 NM for deceleration.
Multiply your Groundspeed (GS) by 5. For a GS of 140 knots: 140 × 5 = 700 ft/min descent rate to maintain a 3-degree flight path.
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