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Old September 28th 09, 07:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Nyal Williams[_2_]
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Default Quick mental math for the cockpit

At 19:24 18 September 2009, Andy wrote:
On Sep 18, 7:28=A0am, tstock wrote:

Thanks for the tips, as a new glider pilot this is very useful info.


Pre GPS I did rough glide estimates with my thumb. My thumb from nuckle

to tip is about 10 miles and needs 2000ft

At what altitude does this hold?