EASA NAV(A)basic
83. Descend from 7500 ft to 1200 ft at 800 ft/min. How long does it take?
Answer
8 min
Explanation
Altitude loss is 6300 ft; $6300/800=7.875$ minutes, approximately **8 minutes**. **Key takeaway:** Divide altitude to lose by descent rate. **Glossary:** ROD: rate of descent in feet per minute.
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