How Do Pilots Know When To Start Descending For Landing?

For some (or probably many) aviation enthusiasts who arent pilots, knowing exactly when to start descending towards the airport is a topic that mystifies them. The variables that impact this calculation are considerable, as pilots need to factor in speed, wind, distance, and altitude, just to name a few.

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