Originally Posted by
bertengineer
In 5 minutes they dropped 18,000 feet by looking at the track log from fight aware. SHuttle approach comes to mind.
Standard descent in the CRJ200 is 3000fpm (.77/320). At idle thrust, max speed brakes, she'll give you 6000.. Comes in handy for those close encounters with crossing restrictions, and/or overflying your destination while exhausted/sleep deprived.
