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16th Apr 2007, 11:37

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Keith.Williams.

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Jimmy,

Your figure of 347 appears to be based on 1 nm = 5706 ft.

(33000 x 60 ) / 347 = 5706

If you use the more accurate figure of 1 nm = 6080 ft you will get closer to my figure of 325.

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