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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 01:51
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Look at current ROC. Estimate ROC at level-off altitude. Use the average. Estimate your miles/minute by the Mach*10 method. Do the math.

Avg ROC 1000 fpm. 10,000' to go => 10 minutes. Mach .75 ~ 7.5 mi/min. Distance ~ 75 mi.
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