Brian. I mostly use the GPS as a map so I know exactly where I am. However, the Ground Speed is displayed on the main page so I can't help but see it. I know the 707 has a map (SHIFT+4) and I love how far back zooms, but it lacks information to help me know where I am. (I don't have printed Departure, Arrival and Enroute charts on my lap. I have been thinking of getting buy charts and stuff for Navigraph nDac, but I need to look into this more before I do. Is there anyone who uses nDac that can tell me what they think of it?

Now for the results of my descent, approach and landing at PHNL.

I was at FL370, 260 knots with a tail wind. I decided to start my descent at 126 miles from HNL (15 miles early). I reduced the throttles to idle and, because I was already going slower than 280 knots, started my descent immediately. With the throttles at idle the 707 still slowed to  240 knots even though my VS was 2200-2400 fpm. I had to use the throttle to try to maintain 280-300 knots! I manage to stay close to the numbers all the way down to 5000 feet. I captured the ILS and shortly after that, the GS. Although it went well I still only just made it down to the 5000 feet in time to catch the G/S. It was closer than I would prefer.

My big surprise was how much my 707 slowed down at idle with 2000+ fpm VS at that high altitude. I think I need to practice up a bit more on this. And next time I'll cruise at ~M0.84 instead of M0.80.

Mark