Flight Planningmedium#832

With a headwind component, the PSR moves:

A

closer to departure

Correct
B

further from departure

C

stays at the same point

D

to the midpoint

Explanation

A headwind reduces outbound groundspeed but gives a tailwind returning; however, the net effect moves PSR closer to departure as more fuel is used going out.

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