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Old 14th January 2002 | 02:52
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ShyTorque

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SuperTed,

I suppose cost comes into it somewhere as well but a sticking altimeter in a descent is the one that is going to allow you to fly into the ground....That's why it's more important for it to work smoothly and accurately without lag.
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