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9th Mar 2014, 15:27

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HIGHFLY33

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Flyer 101,

Are you sure ??

Roc is fpm, and you don't get to fl 100 any faster in a headwind..
Time to climb is also unaffected right ?

You are though correct that you will get to your level over a shorter Ground Distance.

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