EASA NAV(A)intermediate
How long is required to fly 236 NM at 134 kt GS?
Answer
1:46 h
Explanation
Time = 236/134 = 1.761 hours. The fractional 0.761 hour is about 46 minutes, so the total is approximately 1 hour 46 minutes. **Key takeaway:** Convert the fractional hour to minutes by multiplying by 60. **Glossary:** **GS**: Groundspeed; **flight time**: Distance divided by groundspeed.
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