History behind A320 Descent Management book

[@nomadpiloting]

wow you are the author of this book! that is incredible, i have been watching your videos which have been extremely helpful since ive started line training on the a320 and i also stumbled across this book as i wanted to have a head start in energy management later down the line. It is such an amazing coincidence after watching your videos about line training and raw data ILS only to find out that you also wrote this book that is incredible!

[@a320descentenergymanagemen3]

Thank you for your kind words. Best of luck with your line training.

[@ogaibo1316]

Hello, I just want to tell you that I really like and appreciate your videos. I am not a pilot (yet), at the moment just a flight simmer and A320 enthusiast. It is really cool to have such a detailed insight into properly managing the aircraft during descent. I have never before seen a method that took the speed into account so directly. It's especialy interesting to see that the VDEV of the aircraft can sometimes be totally off! I hope I can use these tips in the real thing one day :) Cheers!

[@a320descentenergymanagemen3]

Glad you like the videos. I started out being a flight sim enthusiast myself (started with FS4), and it certainly helped me with my career. Interestingly though, I did not meet many other new pilots who started out like that. More people should.

[@Level10Productions]

I have this book and it's truly anazing. Everything explained in easy to use format. Still, do we use airspeed or ground speed in our calculations? I am presuming it's airspeed but then, there is so much difference between low and high altitude speed readings. Anyone know?

[@a320descentenergymanagemen3]

It's airspeed you have to use, not groundspeed.

[@bergo2TV]

Captain, I’ve tried everything to get the e-book but unable via the kindle app because Amazon doesn’t allow it please if you can put the e book in a different website it would be great

[@a320descentenergymanagemen3]

It's not possible to buy any book from Amazon via the Kindle app on IOS or Android. This is because of a change of terms with these app stores. To buy my book, go to the Amazon website and buy the eBook there. Then login to the kindle app on IOS or Android and sync your library. It will be available for download on your device after.

[@leoarjuncrasto]

Can you please make a video teaching how to use the V/S knob on the a320 effectively. I never understand when and why the captain uses the V/S knob sir.

[@a320descentenergymanagemen3]

First, the term Captain, Pilot, and Co-Pilot are often misunderstood. Both the Captain and Co-Pilot (First Officer) are a Pilot. They both fly the aircraft half of the sectors flown so the Co-Pilot can fly the aircraft just as the Captain. The reason why the Pilot (not necessarily the Captain) uses the V/S knob is mostly this: -Limiting the rate of climb or descent near traffic, to prevent a TCAS event (TA). -When flying below profile on HDG mode, setting a low VS to get back on profile. -To reduce the speed faster when on profile or below profile. Pressing V/S 0 is a special case and has a lot of different uses.

[@pilot8758]

Hello, really appreciated for your videos. You have so many contents about descent management. But what if Atc gives you radar vector (i.e heading which does not intercept your route) instead of waypoint on the fmgc. How would you calculate your distance and manage your profile? Can you add a video about this specific case? Thank you in advance.

[@a320descentenergymanagemen3]

There is a chapter about that in my book. But basically, you can use the distance to the VOR / ILS DME, then add some more miles depending on the situation. That only works if you are on a 45 degree angle or so to the runway. You can also use the range arcs on the ND display to estimate expected leg distances.

[@a320descentenergymanagemen3]

I made a video about this subject. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2q3pKpqhdOVadU

[@burkutyag917]

Hey. Cannot buy kindle version. Is There a problem about it?

[@a320descentenergymanagemen3]

I just checked and it seems to work just fine. Maybe it is not available in your country? If so, try a vpn.

[@yobuddyppil]

Hi captain, I finished your book and the calculation really works. but I found out your book didn't mention the use of V/S specifically. I am currently at the observation stage of my line training and want to learn a more proper way to use V/S and Speed to stay on profile other than just using OPEN DES, which sometimes results flying a long level segment before final descent point. Looking forward to your answer. Thanks!

[@a320descentenergymanagemen3]

It's best not to use V/S other than when