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Old 1st Jun 2009, 14:51
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Tinstaafl
 
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Rate of descent is proportional to Groundspeed. Into a strong headwind you will have a much reduced ROD. Without a DME to give groundspeed wrong GS capture is not so obvious using the VSI.
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