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descent
Definição1
This phase begins when the crew departs the cruise altitude for the purpose of an approach at a particular destination; it ends when the crew initiates changes in aircraft configuration and/or speeds to facilitate a landing on a particular runway. It may also end by the crew initiating an “En Route Climb” or “Cruise” phase.
Fonte1
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION. Safety report 2014. Issued April 2015. 51st Edition.
Fonte2
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Annex 4 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Aeronautical charts. 11th ed. Montreal: ICAO, 2009.
Fonte3
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Air traffic services: annex 11 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. 3rd ed. Montreal, 2001.
Nota Adicional1
Acronym in English: DST.
Contexto
Procedure altitude/height. A specified altitude/height flown operationally at or above the minimum altitude/height and established to accommodate a stabilized descent at a prescribed descent gradient/angle in the intermediate/final approach segment.
In establishing such points, consideration shall be given to the following factors: a) the type of air traffic services provided; b) the amount of traffic normally encountered; c) the accuracy with which aircraft are capable of adhering to the current flight plan; d) the speed of the aircraft; e) the separation minima applied; f) the complexity of the airspace structure; g) the control method(s) employed; h) the start or end of significant phases of a flight (climb, descent, change of direction, etc.); i) transfer of control procedures; j) safety and search and rescue aspects; k) the cockpit and air-ground communication workload.
Subárea
Phase of Flight
Related Term
climb
normal descent
Français
descente