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Old 4th Oct 2014, 12:13
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TAS = GS + headwind = 453 + 58 = 511 kts

LSS = 39 x sqrt(T) = 39 x sqrt (273.15 - 56.5 + 5) = 580,63

M = TAS/LSS = 511 / 580,63 = 0,88
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