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Old 25th May 2019, 05:47
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ShyTorque

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What's wrong with the tried and tested method of: "The correct attitude + correct power setting = correct speed?"

Having said that, at very low speeds landing away from an airfield (helicopter) I monitor the GPS groundspeed against the IAS to determine/confirm into wind or downwind on the approach.
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