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Old 19th Aug 2009, 10:17
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MagicalLeoplurodon
 
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PSDs are still in the aeronautical knowledge syllabus for the ATPL.


4.6.4 Calculation of track and groundspeed
(a) review basic track and groundspeed calculations:

• plotted positions, IAS/TAS/GS, HDG/TRK
• determination of wind velocity
(track and groundspeed methods only)
• calculation of ETAs, EETs
(b) review ETP and PNR calculations;
(c) inflight diversion to fixed point:
• last PSD

• time and fuel required.
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