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If an aircraft has a TAS of 480 kt, a track of 090°, and experiences a wind of 360°/60 kt, the drift is approximately:

A

0° (no drift)

B

7° starboard

Correct
C

7° port

D

15° starboard

Explanation

Wind from 360° on a track of 090° gives a crosswind from the left (port). Using the 1-in-60 rule: drift ≈ (60/480)×60 ≈ 7.5° starboard drift (wind pushes right).

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