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Old 14th Oct 2008, 20:44
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mcdhu
 
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I'm not sure if this is what you are after, but I find it helpful in holding situations.

Knock the last digit off your current FF and the result is 6 mins worth.
Eg A319 - 2000kgs (total)/hr: 200kgs is 6 mins worth and then work in packets of 6 mins and 200kgs.

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