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Angier,

dynamic pressure is equal to 1/2 (air density)x (velocity)^2

at 200 knots IAS this is .94 psi or 1.91" mercury

an easy formula for dynamic pressure in inches of mercury is (IAS MPH)^2
/27,700

most formulas I have seen consider air incompressible up to 350 MPH.

Scott

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