15
Descent
1.
The aircraft should commence a descent at the T/D point. Prior to that,
the aircraft engines will have spooled back to slow down the aircraft.
2.
At 12,000ft we will bring up the FMS again. We will need to enter our
approach speed and flap setting for landing. Today, we will be landing
with flaps set to 30 and at a speed of 123KNOTS. Enter 30/123 into LSK 4R.
3.
At 10,000ft it will be necessary to turn the landing lights back on. Also, at
10,000ft an FMC message will appear which says DRAG REQUIRED. Clear
this message and deploy the speed brakes. Once 250KNOTS has been
achieved, retract the speedbrakes. Set autobrakes to a setting of 2.
4.
As the aircraft approaches 6,000ft we will need to change the altitude in
the altitude window to 3,000ft. This is the height at which we will capture
the ILS.
5.
At 6,000ft we will need to reset the BARO pressure. Do this by pressing ‘B’
or the STD button.
