Top of descent
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top-of-descent-265-13565501
title:
Top of descent
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In aviation, the top of descent, also referred to as the TOD or T/D, is the computed transition from the cruise phase of a flight to the descent phase, or the point at which the planned descent to final approach altitude is initiated. The top of descent is usually calculated by an on-board flight management system, and is designed to provide the most economical descent to approach altitude, or to meet some other objective. The top of descent may be calculated manually as long as distance, air sp
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Point of a flight where the plane starts to descend
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_of_descent
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2022-10-23T21:12:02Z
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