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Cirrus SR20 and SR22 Flight Operations Manual
Section 3 Standard Operating Procedures
Descent
Descents should be planned during cruise considering the amount of
altitude to lose, distance and time to destination, ATC restrictions,
obstacle/terrain clearance, desired rate of descent, and engine care.
Use the vertical navigation function of the GPS to assist descent
planning. To manage workload, complete the descent checklist at the
top of descent or at least 20 minutes from the destination. Set
appropriate frequencies and review weather to determine the active
runway. Verify GPS units are programed as desired for the arrival and
approach into the airport.
Power should be used during descent to manage airspeed and
maintain engine temperatures as desired. Maintain airspeed within the
green arc if turbulence is expected or encountered during the descent.
Use caution and avoid excessive maneuvering when airspeed is within
the yellow arc during the descent. Complete the Descent checklist as
a flow when time and workload permit upon initial descent to land.
Reference the checklist to verify all items are complete once the flow
has been completed.
Descent Flow
June 2008
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