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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:

Q: 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:

7° starboard. 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).

0° (no drift)

7° starboard

7° port

15° starboard

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