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Old 6th Jun 2010, 20:14
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TiiberiusKirk
 
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Question GPS Input

GPS may only know Ground Speed, but isn't it true that some function of GS, Engine power and Pitch = Air Speed
f(Ground Speed, Thrust, Pitch)= Air Speed ?
GPS plus the other knowns could thus provide a pitot cross-check or alternative measure.
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