DickBurns

I like the anti vs guys that let it climb at 3000 fpm in open climb on a departure when they give you a low altitude for crossing traffic. Nothing like a preventable RA to wake you up.

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Max climb rate +/- 1000' from assigned altitude is 1,500 FPM for that reason. Most ignore the AIM "recommendation" however.

DickBurns

In almost 2 years at spirit, I could count on one hand the guys that follow that.

The Juice

Like the AIM "recommendation" to notify ATC when your average true airspeed decreases by 10kts or 5% (whichever is greater) of that listed on the flight plan? Lol

I agree with the 1000' a minute, only because it prevents TA/RA.

VegassBus

Or the Old crusties that get a Speed reduction and descent downwind to base and pull for Open Descent. Unreal. They wonder why they are always high.

Perfect situation to use V/S.

Rainbows

You guys are thinking way, way too much for Low Tier pilots. Just sit back, enjoy the ride, dont worry about the passengers and think up some good TMAAT answers. That's what Low Tier pilots do.

ColdWhiskey

Huh??? Using 'open descent' prevents the auto thrust from adding power in the descent until level off. How is more engine power that is being added to maintain the selected v/s going to help you get down faster?

Are you the guy descending at 1000 fpm with the engine power up at 55%, using full spoilers, and wondered why the ECAM is flashing Amber 'Flight Spoilers'??

And by the way, it doesn't matter what mode of the autopilot is being used. The laws of physics and aerodynamics don't change depending on what a/p mode you select.

How fast you lose altitude in your scenario will always be a function of your airspeed, configuration, and engine power.

In your scenario of needing to go down and slow down, adding engine power does not help.

When using 'open descent', the aircraft honors the speed first and then the altitude (without the addition of any engine power). If you want to get down faster, you can select a higher speed until after the altitude loss.

VegassBus

It's the best way to get down & slow down at the same time, not sure what you are arguing

If you are at at 5,000 ft and Doing 250 and told to "slow to 200 and descent and maintain 2000, turn HDG blah blah. In Open descent it won't really start coming down until the speed is back. Why not dial in -1,000ft and spin the airspeed to 200? It will immediately go to idle and almost immediately start the descent as opposed to the lethargic open descent and roll speed back method.

asupilot

As a new Airbus pilot, I appreciate the discussion on TTPs.

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Dialing in a speed below your current one while using VS to keep engine at idle is an above average technique. Most pilots are not above average.

I'm continually amazed how complicated the Airbus is to fly to do simple things that the RJ could do with your eyes closed.