@captainsteeeve: When Do Pilots Start Descending? Discover the Truth! Ever wondered when pilots initiate their descent? Typically, it’s around 25 to 30 minutes from your destination, roughly 220 miles out. Join Captain Steve as he breaks down this fascinating aspect of flying! Stay tuned for more insights. #AviationFacts #PilotLife #CommercialFlight #FlightDescend #AirlineTravel #CaptainSteve #AviationCommunity #FlyingTips #TravelSavvy #AirTrafficControl
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Thursday 30 January 2025 21:56:35 GMT
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AB :
As a nervous flyer I definitely have timed it and know it’s 30 minutes.
2025-01-30 22:08:37
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RJGannon :
I can always feel when you make that change. I get a little bit of a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.
2025-01-30 22:00:36
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Stephen Anderson :
I’ve been descending 3500ft/min in flight sim 😂 whoops.
2025-01-31 01:25:23
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why ry? :
I’ve noticed on short flights that you pretty much get to cruising altitude before immediately descending
2025-01-31 18:59:36
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Rick :
I always assumed 30 minutes to touchdown when the pilot throttles back, just like Steve said.
2025-01-31 00:11:20
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sharons3416 :
You are correct. I've timed several times
2025-01-31 00:37:08
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Nick :
Are you in a 777-200 or 777-300?
2025-01-30 22:19:10
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USMC1316 :
You are always correct
2025-01-30 22:20:39
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waynejessicawilso :
You’re the best!!! Thanks for all you do!!!
2025-01-31 00:18:41
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CeramicFeathers :
I appreciate every piece of knowledge you share with us, Captain Steeeeeeeve!!!
2025-01-30 22:16:26
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b.es.t._travels :
You're right Captain Steve
2025-01-31 01:34:40
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Joe Bedogne :
I always look at the on screen flight monitor. To see when we start to descend. At that point yeah I figure about 30 minutes
2025-01-30 23:51:59
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Bradford Wright618 :
thanks for all the info
2025-01-31 18:55:13
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Sweet Etiquette :
Respect captain Steve
2025-01-30 22:24:10
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This Kid’s Dad. 🙂 :
Decending about 20ft every second.
2025-01-31 00:10:35
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Chrissy Joi | Travel CuratorⓂ️ :
True, because 30 mins I can start feeling it descend
2025-01-31 01:02:56
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CapR8 :
How many total miles have you flown?
2025-01-31 01:13:36
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Si :
it's my ears that always seems to affect me, not in a bad way
2025-01-31 09:10:11
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Megisdancing :
Thank you steve ❤️🥺
2025-02-06 07:59:16
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Alsjkdfhg1 :
infromation ->👨-> information
2025-02-06 04:14:36
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Kellyrowlandddd :
😭😭😭
2025-02-02 23:21:12
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Shikshokio2 :
220 land miles, or nautical miles?
2025-02-02 17:12:34
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MSQUARED :
What is the slowest the triple 7 can go? What’s the fastest speed it can go?
2025-01-30 22:03:02
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Jimmy Gesch :
another place accident in Philly, this is why I've never flown
2025-02-01 12:32:12
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