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Rate of Descent Calculator

Calculate vertical speed for a selected descent angle and groundspeed.

Planning/learning aid only. Always use the aircraft POH/AFM, current charts, weather, NOTAMs and approved operational data for flight decisions.
Enter your values and run the tool.

About this rate of descent calculator

Calculate vertical speed for a selected descent angle and groundspeed.

Results are estimates based on the values you enter.