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Old 17th May 2012, 15:02
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My rule of thumb, sunrise/sunset time at present position based on Almanac, plus 25 sec/1000 ft of your altitude if heading west, minus 25 sec/1000 ft if heading east..... not accurate but almost spot on .........


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