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Old 28th Sep 2005, 08:48
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Mariner9
 
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Also handy to think of digits (appropriate with your Prune user name!) in flying time rather than having to do a further mental calculation, eg:

Thumb width = 2 minutes
1st two finger width = 3 minutes
1st 3 finger widths = 5 minutes
4 finger widths = 6 minutes

You'll have to calibrate your own hand though!
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