787 Flight Crew Operations Manual
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Flight Management, Navigation -
Flight Management System
Operation
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Nearing descent speed, VNAV commands a descent in VNAV PTH at ECON
descent speed.
Before the speed restriction altitude, the FMC commands the target descent
airspeed. The pitch mode remains VNAV PTH and the descent rate approximates
500 feet per minute.
When at target speed, VNAV commands a descent and starts approach in VNAV
PTH at commanded speed.
When selected during missed approach, VNAV activates in VNAV SPD.
At missed approach altitude, VNAV SPD changes to VNAV PTH.
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Descent
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Descent Deceleration Phase
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Descent and Approach
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Missed Approach
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Missed Approach Level Off
August 14, 2009
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