DESCENTS

An aircraft is descending down a 12% slope whilst maintaining a GS of 540 kt. The rate of descent of the aircraft is approximately?

• A4500 FT/MIN.
• B3900 FT/MIN.
• C6500 FT/MIN
• D 650 FT/MIN.

850 FT/MIN equals?

• A 5.2 m/sec.
• B 4.6 m/sec.
• C3.2 m/sec.
• D 4.3 m/sec.

If there is a 10 knot increase in headwind by what amount must the rate of descent changed in order to maintain 3°glide slope?

• A It must be increased by 30 ft/min.
• B It must be decreased by 30 ft/min.
• C It must be decreased by 50 ft/min.
• DIt must be increased by 50 ft/min.