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23rd Jun 2005, 08:55

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westhawk

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<<I consider 10% of the trip length and add 5:>>

LearjetGA,

I like that alot. I will use it whenever I am flying out of an area where you can expect no climb delays or early descents from ATC. Thanks,

WH