An aircraft is in cruising flight at FL 095, GS 155 KT. The pilot intends to descend at 500 fpm to arrive overhead the MAN VOR at 2000' (QNH 1030 hPa). The TAS remains constant in the descent, wind is negligible, temperature standard. At which distance from MAN should the pilot commence the descent? | ATPL | ID: 21

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Question id 21 - Flight Planning and Monitoring - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

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