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Lack of texting intentions on and around airports


Daniel Mckee
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Greg Barber
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And not having a FMC is no excuse for not working out your ETA because Speed = Distance/Time which can be worked out on most phones/tablets/googles

 

Yep!

 

If I'm doing 120kts GS, 10nm will take me roughly 5min. 250kts it'll take me roughly 2.5min. If I'm doing 300kts GS it'll be closer to 2min (why if you're flying a jet or other high performance aircraft the recommendation is to report further out).

 

Remember your estimate is just that, an estimate. Only has to be accurate to the nearest couple of minutes to be useful.

 

Anyway.... this discussion is not going to change anyone's minds.

Greg Barber

VATPAC3 - Director ATC Training & Standards

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Ernesto Alvarez 818262
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and dont forget different countries do it differently in the US we dont use ETA in CTAF/Unicom calls.

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