Originally Posted by
elmetal
Not that I don't believe you, but every 2,7 and 900 I've jumpseated in, by 20 miles out they're already below 10k and below 230 kts flight idle slowly slowing down while throwing drag out there.
Sorry, should've mentioned I was talking about the 145. For example, assuming no tailwind, I capture the GS at 10K and 250KIAS, wait until 10NM from the threshold, and have it configured, spooled up, stabilized at 1000ft without having to use speed brakes, just extending flaps on schedule and gear at 200. It's a draggy aircraft and slows down pretty fast.