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Old 14th July 2015 | 13:14
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Thanks a lot I-4-2- looks much clearer now.
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I heard that the collision occured 3 min after the C150 took off , which would be consistant with the 3 NM from airport (asumimg @ 60Kts Ground speed) , but at 2 pax in a 150 you would probably not get much more than 4-500ft/min so I would bet the collision occurred at or below 1500ft, and what is the minimum clean speed of an F16 ? 200 kts ?, Is this considered is " normal ops" in the USA to be with an F16 at this altitude so close to a VFR airfield in class G airspace ?
Not trying to aportion any blame to anyone, we do know know all the facts yet, just asking a question. .
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