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Old 23rd April 2002 | 20:40
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Noggin
 
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Nice and Simple!

max drift = Windspeed at 60 Kts or 1/2 Windspeed at 120 Kts
So for 90 Kts =2/3 Windspeed

0-30 degrees off 1/3 of max drift

30-60 degrees off 2/3 of max drift

60 - 90 degrees off = max drift
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