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Old June 14th 04, 05:08 AM
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
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Ian MacLure wrote:
Operationally its irrlevant because the FAA limits speed below 10K
ft to 250Kts IIRC.
As to the actual max speed attainable at low altitude, I believe you
have it correct.



Agreed. Thicker air equals lower speed. FAA equals even lower speed.




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