Navigationeasy#298
If wind velocity is 270/30 and the aircraft track is 270, the wind effect is:
A
30 kt headwind
CorrectB
30 kt tailwind
C
30 kt crosswind from the right
D
No wind effect — wind is from the left
Explanation
Wind from 270° on a track of 270° is a direct headwind of 30 kt; GS = TAS minus 30 kt.
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