A340 Final Approach Speed

[F35LightningII]

Hi

I recently downloaded a Posky A340-300.

I set my fuel to 20% and the payload as default. I flew my final approach at 150 KIAS (full flaps) and my pitch was about 6 or 7 degrees up. Is this the normal pitch for final approach or should I be coming in faster?  :-?

[snippyfsxer]

[quote]Hi

I recently downloaded a Posky A340-300.

I set my fuel to 20% and the payload as default. I flew my final approach at 150 KIAS (full flaps) and my pitch was about 6 or 7 degrees up. Is this the normal pitch for final approach or should I be coming in faster?

[F35LightningII]

[quote][quote]Hi

I recently downloaded a Posky A340-300.

I set my fuel to 20% and the payload as default. I flew my final approach at 150 KIAS (full flaps) and my pitch was about 6 or 7 degrees up. Is this the normal pitch for final approach or should I be coming in faster?

[snippyfsxer]

Unfortunately there was no documentation. I did however find an A340 checklist online and it said to have a final approach speed of 150 KIAS.

That approach speed is going to be dependent on your weight, and the wind and the pressure and temperature, and of course your flap configuration... and I'm guessing it will vary anywhere from 160 knots to 120 (again, just a guess).

[F35LightningII]

Found a manual with Vref speeds! However, it's for the A340-500/600. Would the speeds be similar? If not, would the -300 speeds be higher or lower?

[snippyfsxer]

Found a manual with Vref speeds! However, it's for the A340-500/600. Would the speeds be similar? If not, would the -300 speeds be higher or lower?

Those aircraft have a different wing, according to Wikipedia, and the -300 is also a little bit shorter.

[F35LightningII]

Well I guess I'll just have to use whatever I have. The A340-500/600 manual will have to do.