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Flight Training Instruction - Cnatra - U.S. Navy

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CHAPTER EIGHT T-6B PRIMARY INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION<br />

2. Traditional NAVAIDs<br />

a. Select VOR as the NAV source.<br />

b. Review the STAR.<br />

Common Errors.<br />

1. Inability to load the FMS properly.<br />

2. Not understanding the clearance given by ATC (descent via XYZ STAR vice fly XYZ<br />

STAR).<br />

804. ENROUTE DESCENT<br />

Description. There are many different ways to make an enroute descent. The basics never<br />

change - exchanging potential energy in the form of altitude, for kinetic energy in the form of<br />

airspeed.<br />

Procedure.<br />

1. Report leaving the assigned altitude.<br />

2. Lower the nose and trim as the aircraft accelerates.<br />

3. Adjust the nose in order to maintain the desired rate of descent (1000-4000 FPM).<br />

4. 1000’ prior to level-off altitude, adjust the rate of descent in order to capture the assigned<br />

altitude.<br />

Common Errors.<br />

1. Not completing the Descent Checklist.<br />

2. Loss of heading control, due to lack of rudder trim with the change in airspeed.<br />

805. TERMINAL DESCENT<br />

General. Transition the aircraft from an intermediate altitude to the approach phase of flight.<br />

Description: A terminal descent is a procedure used to descend to a lower altitude when in<br />

contact with the destination approach controller and in the terminal phase of flight. A terminal<br />

descent provides a slower rate of descent than the enroute descent.<br />

Procedure.<br />

1. Report leaving the assigned altitude.<br />

8-2 TERMINAL PROCEDURES

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