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Old 4th August 2002 | 17:47
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Gin Slinger
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...and another one....

I'm cruising at 450kt TAS with a +50 wind component.

What is the ground distance equivalent to 760 NAM?

I reckon 854nm - ([500/450] x 760) , but the answer given is 780nm

Please help!
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