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Old 16th Oct 2012, 12:08
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Morris542
 
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I am asking this as the speed of sound increases with altitude
Er no. Speed of sound decreases as the temperature decreases. Speed of Sound at different altitudes (km/h, mph, knots)

According to my ATPL books:

Local speed of sound = 38.94 √Temperature
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