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Old 22nd March 2010 | 09:59
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rudderrudderrat
 
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Hi Badmachine,

1) The heading difference between the aircraft after 5 secs is only 1.18 degs (5.35 – 4.17).
For small travel around arc: Separation ~ distance travelled * sin average heading difference.

Separation ~ 5 * 799 * sin (1.18/2) = 41.1 feet approximately.

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