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Old 29th November 2010 | 10:10
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Multiply TAS by the square root of relative density (sigma = rho/rho_0) to get CAS, then cross-correct using the calibration chart in the back of the POH to give IAS.

TAS is equal to EAS at sea level, at low speeds this is also equal to CAS, it is not equal to IAS.

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