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Old 5th Oct 2006, 10:30
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Farty Flaps
 
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Boeing fctm. 100 feet per degree of tilt per mile. That equates to half beam width. approx 3*.

ie 1 degree down at 40 miles range equals 4000 feet.

Best used when you can see wx ahead but doesnt show on 0 tilt. Look down , find the top and the ineveitable red and then .......still go either side. Academic pass time.
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