Constant rate descent

T-45C TS & ADV BIFP-04

Basic Flight Maneuvers and Transitions

B. Constant rate descent

1. Procedure

a. Set power to 700 pph

b. Adjust nose to approximately 1-2 degrees nose

down to maintain 200 KIAS

c. Adjust power to maintain 1,000 fpm descent

d. Lead level off at target altitude plus 10% of vertical

velocity (100 ft)

2. Control

a. Entry transition: establish 1,000 fpm rate of descent

by simultaneously reducing power to 700 pph and

lowering nose about 2 degrees

b. In maneuver

(1) Control airspeed with adjustments to pitch

(2) Control rate of descent with adjustments to

power

c. Exit transition

(1) Use a lead point of 10% of vertical speed

(2) Advance power to slow cruise setting

(3) Establish a pitch reference for level flight

3. Scan

a. Transition to descent

(1) Pitch

(2) Airspeed

(3) RPM/fuel flow

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