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Old 16th Jan 2012, 19:52
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At normal cruise speeds, initial ROD from the mid- to high-30s is closer to 3000 FPM, and decreases to 2000 FPM around 10,000'. The 300 ft/NM gouge is better, because the glide ratio will be relatively constant.
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