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To: geopyg

FL stands for Flight Level. Reduce the number by about 10% to get the accurate number, I think. (Not sure. Ask someone smart.)


312 posted on 10/18/2005 10:13:57 PM PDT by Termite_Commander (Warning: Cynical Right-winger Ahead)
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To: Termite_Commander

700 mb pressure is the 'usual' flight level. Thats 90%

However, they flew at 850mb, which puts it at around 85% instead.

162kt x 1.1 x .85 = 151 (or 150mph)


325 posted on 10/18/2005 10:28:52 PM PDT by Crazieman (6-23-2005, Establishment of the United Socialist States of America)
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