Problem Solving

Question 1

how do you calculate a descent using the 3-1 rule

Answer 1

3 miles per 1000 feet. To descent 20,000 feet with a 3 degree glide slope you would have to descent 60 miles out

Question 2

What would you do if you experience an engine failure right at V1?

Answer 2

At V1 the decision has been made and the aircraft will be taken airborne and the engine failure will be dealt with in the air