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Given:

TAS = 270 kt
True HDG = 270°
Actual wind 205° (T) / 30kt

Calculate the drift angle and GS?

  • A
    6L - 256kt
  • B
    6R - 259kt
  • C
    8R - 259kt
  • D
    6R - 251kt

Refer to figure.
Finding ground speed vector (drift angle, ground speed):

(1) Place the centre of disk on your TAS (270 kt).
(2) Place your true heading (270º) under the true index.
(3) Mark wind velocity (30 kt) downwards from centre.

NOTE:

When the question provides a track => mark wind velocity upwards from centre.
When the Heading is known => mark wind velocity downwards from centre.

(4) Place wind direction (205º) under the true index.
(5) Read ground speed and drift angle (note: Drift angle will be to the opposite side then marked on the flight computer) under the wind mark:

  • Drift: 6°R, groundspeed: 259 kt

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