Practice question

ATC CALCULATION: Using the standard 3:1 rule of thumb for descent planning (3 NM per 1,000 ft altitude loss), at what distance from the destination fix should an aircraft cruising at FL370 begin descent to cross the fix at 3,000 ft MSL?

  1. 85 NM
  2. 96 NM
  3. 102 NM
  4. 115 NM

Answer: C — 102 NM

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