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1st June 2009 | 14:51

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Tinstaafl

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From: Escapee from Ultima Thule

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.

Last edited by Tinstaafl; 3rd June 2009 at 19:38.