Reading this it didn’t make sense to me either, wondering if it’s a descent rate issue. The only reason I can think of that this would make any sense is if somebody’s coming down way too late and steep
Than that person should probably make a 360 until they’re at a low enough altitude to maintain a slower speed.
That could be but if that was the case you still wouldn’t be unable, as if you pitch up your going to loose the access speed. Which in turn is going to give you a better glide path.
Indeed. Im not arguing over the theory of “unable”, I agree there, just trying to help the guy avoid being in this situation, I think actually your latest post here is a good response to his original question.
Obv. Point is to help, isn’t a contest
My apologies, what i thought you said was that you didn’t get it. I also was trying to help, didn’t know there was a contest tbh.
Roger, probably talking to the wrong guy. I had just read the conversation as a whole, was making the point that it’s not worth going back and forth about whether or not the guy is/should be unable to slow and what to do. Rather that he’s got a whole separate issue to solve so the question itself doesn’t need to be asked. Sorry, wasn’t meant at you in particular
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Hey no problem. Don’t sweat it.
I think we got into the details too much.
When you see “Maintain slowest practical speed” it simply means “hey, slow down” or “hey, you are getting too close to the plane in front of you”. Check your radar and see if you can see if you are getting too close. That’s it. We are not asking for specific speeds (unless you are with approach) or trying to make you crash. It simply means there is a potential spacing issue and we are trying to do something about it.
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any aircraft can go below 165 knts. keep it real with the weight and you can land easily with low speed.
Haven’t this topic served it’s purpose? If some of you still don’t understand the word “practical”, i know a great book called “Dictionary” you should look up.
You can always say “unable” or reject it
No you can’t unable means you’re physically unable to comply. Since it’s impossible to be unable to comply to that you may not state that. 🙄
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@Kishan_Shah “Maintain slowest practical speed” is used by ATC to maintain safe separation between aircraft for landing or to even allow for aircraft to takeoff. When issued this command, ATC is not asking you to fly below stall speed. You are instructed to fly the slowest approach speed possible. Each aircraft as an approach speed that is based on weight (other factors are involved but using weight for simplistic purposes). Whether you are flying an ERJ or an A380, there should be no reason that you cannot fly the approach between 160 -180 KIAS. At MLW (Max landing weight), the A380 can fly 180 kts til 10 miles out, slow to 160 kts til around 6 miles out, then start slowing to approach speed. You should be crossing the runway threshold between 135-139 KIAS.
Here are some steps to ensure that you are able to fly ‘slowest practical speed’
- Make sure that the aircraft is NOT heavier than MLW (Max Landing Weight)
- Check to make sure that flaps are fully extended when flying at final approach speeds
- Use trim to help maintain pitch angle while reducing pressure on the yoke (tilting device back or forward)
- If unable to then maintain the slowest practical speed, simply announce a go around, follow ATC instructions for left or right traffic and try again (to avoid being ghosted).
Hope this helps. Feel free to send me a PM with any additional questions that you may have regarding your original post. You can also check out tutorials on our official Infinite Flight YouTube channel:
Good luck!
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