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Contents
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Instructions for Using ASA Flight Computer...... 4
The Slide Rule Side .......................................... 5
Time, Speed, and Distance Problems .............. 8
Fuel Consumption Problems ........................... 11
Conversions .................................................... 13
Nautical to Statute Miles ............................
13
U.S. Gallons to Imperial Gallons ................
15
Quantity/Weight Conversions.....................
16
Using the Altitude and Speed
Correction Windows ........................................ 18
True Airspeed and Density Altitude ................ 18
Converting Mach Number to True Airspeed.... 20
True Altitude .................................................... 21
Feet Per Mile vs. Feet Per Minute................... 22
Off-Course Problems ...................................... 24
The Crosswind Table ...................................... 27
The Wind Side of the Slide ............................. 28
Determining Winds in Flight ............................ 32
Answers to Sample Problems ......................... 37