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Old 25th Jan 2015, 16:25
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TAS = IAS x sqrt( ISA Density / actual density)

TAS will remain largely over short term (KE) if W/V is unaltered.

Alter OAT alters density (Boyle IIRC?) so requires altered IAS.

Overspeed limits are in IAS terms, so if IAS changes due delta Temp, you can go into an "overspeed".

At altitude, you will be M limited, but again this is Temp dependant.

Clear as mud
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