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Old 31st May 2009 | 18:37
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condorbaaz
 
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In descent,
The when the mach equals the speed for descent viz. .78/300, the changeover will take place.

Since the mach to ias conversion is function of absolute temperature, SAT also plays a role.

(If memory serves me right, local speed of sound = 38x Square root of absolute temp, with a correction for PA above 25000 ft.)
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