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Old 21st Feb 2024, 18:34
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john_tullamarine
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Jim,

You really are making things complicated for yourself. Why not just use the equation for density (from any aerodynamics text) ? Also, the 118.8 ft/C° dev factor is very rough and ready although we routinely use it (actually rounded off to 120) for DH calculations in pilot speak. You may find the following thread on Bob Tait's forum of some use to your deliberations Bob Tait's Aviation Theory School - Altimetry Rates - Bob Tait's Aviation Theory School Forums

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