Top of descent calculator.
This simple program calculates your top of descent. It tells you how many miles before your destination to begin your descent according to your inputs.
installation:
run the setup exe in the zip file.
Note:
To update, first uninstall TOD calculator in control panel>programs and features, then run the setup.
I've used a simple rule of thumb for descent rate. I've taken ground speed X 5 as an estimate. So if my approach speed is 90 kts, I'd aim for a descent rate of 45p fps (400-500 fps). Or a slow craft with a landing speed of 60 kts I aim for 300 fps.
Is this totally off?
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smooner3
Greetings and thanks again for the tool.
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