How far will an aircraft travel in 3-1/2 minutes if its groundspeed is 65 knots?
A
3.3 NM.
B
3.8 NM.✓ Correct Answer
C
2.2 NM.
Explanation
At 65 knots the aircraft covers 65 / 60 = 1.083 NM per minute, so in 3.5 minutes it travels 1.083 x 3.5 = about 3.8 NM.
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