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angle (lowering the nose) to keep the airspeed constant. Unpowered descents (such as engine failure) are steeper than powered descents but flown in a similar way as a glider.

Rapid descents

Rapid descents relate to dramatic changes in cabin air pressure--even pressurized aircraft--and can result in discomfort in the middle ear. Relief is achieved by decreasing

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