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Old July 22nd 04, 04:38 PM
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Barnyard BOb - wrote in
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"Dr. Bob Lade" wrote:

Actually, 45 knots = 51.75 mph, so it looks as if the 415C should be
able to have the SLA classification.


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Actually, NOT in the U.S.A.. [Pun intended]


Since 1959, the U.S. has used 6,076.115 feet
as the international standard for a nautical mile,
making 45 knots closer to = 51.78507102 mph.

However, there are other standards for a n.m.
Therefore... YMMV. g


Barnyard - PhD challenged - BOb



sorry, my first calculation was Knots with tax (grin). Or maybe I'm just
not tying them right.

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