Originally Posted by
JohnBurke
The original question doesn't ask that.
In fact, the original question states that the example aircraft is arriving in cruise at 300 knots, and has not yet begun a descent.
The first published speed restriction is at EEEZI.
Again, the wise pilot will query ATC, and in fact, if any question exists, is required to query ATC.
If ATC desires a speed restriction prior to EEEZI, ATC is responsible to issue that restriction. In lieu of an ATC clearance to the contrary, the pilot is not responsible for a speed reduction prior to EEEZI.
OK. So I assumed and early descent because it’s happened to me before that way. Either way the question and answer is the same, whether you were cruising lower at 300 kts or given “descend and mantain” a lower altitude earlier that would allow you to maintain 300 KTS. My situation has happened twice to me going into LAX and I have always just queried ATC on specifically what they want or expect in the particular setting.