ATC CALCULATION: An aircraft cruising at FL300 is cleared to descend to FL100 (a 20,000 ft descent). The aircraft covers a ground distance of 60 NM during the descent at a constant groundspeed of 360 knots. What is the required Rate of Descent (ROD) in feet per minute (fpm)?
Answer: C — 2,000 fpm
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