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Old 22nd Oct 2004, 14:53
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bekolblockage
 
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Ground speeds of over 600kts are a fairly common occurrence in jetstream conditions during certain times of the year.
Seeing a groundspeed difference on the radar of 300 kts between opposite direction traffic who are both pedalling at .84 is a good demonstration of TAS vs GS to new ATC trainees.
I'll try and get a pic of the radar screen next time it happens.
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