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Old 22nd May 2012, 12:40
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WhySoTough
 
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Speed and Mach? Why do we change exactly?

I cannot seem to understand the concept fully.
Does this change happen itself? And why do pilots change to Mach? And is there a fixed altitude where they do that?
What if they don't?

Someone please explain the concept to me.
Thanks in advance.
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