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Old 06-12-2009 | 01:02 PM
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johnso29
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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44
How do you know what the winds are? I guess you could use the flight plan for an estimate.
That's how its done. Look at the flight plan for an estimated GS as that's your only way to calculate your 3:1 glide path. If all else fails, just go down. Better to be early then late.
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