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30th Aug 2001, 13:27

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Radio Nav theory recommends the following equation for the ATPL writtens;

(Tilt Angle - 0.5 beamwidth) x range (nm) x 6080 = Answer in feet.

Answer, like above, needs to be applied to current altitude.