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Old 27th August 2008 | 09:43
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Wingswinger
 
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From: Hampshire physically; Perthshire and Pembrokeshire mentally.
True Airspeed "Squared" Rule

A quick way to calculate TAS from IAS:

Sea Level TAS = IAS

5,000ft TAS = IAS + 9% (3 squared).

10,000ft TAS = IAS + 16% (4 squared).

15,000ft TAS = IAS + 25% (5 squared).

20,000ft TAS = IAS + 36% (6 squared).

25,000ft TAS = IAS + 49% (7 squared).

30,000ft TAS = IAS + 64% (8 squared).

35,000ft TAS = IAS + 81% (9 squared).

40,000ft TAS = IAS + 100% (10 squared).

e.g. 250 kts IAS at 10,000 ft = 290kts IAS; at 25,000ft = 373kts IAS; at 40,000ft = 500kts IAS.
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