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Refer to figure.
Based on the given VFR flight plan/log, if you are overhead Tharby at 13:30 UTC, what will be your ETA overhead Cotby?

  • A

    14:17 UTC

  • B

    14:19 UTC

  • C

    14:10 UTC

  • D

    14:12 UTC

Refer to figures.
1. Find the Groundspeed and flight time from Tharby to Buckland:

  • Set wind direction 120°T under the True Index.
  • Mark wind velocity 10 kt up from centre dot.
  • Set True Course 224°T under the True Index.
  • Slide wind velocity mark to TAS 100 kt.
  • Ground speed 103 kt reads under the centre dot.
  • Flight time: Distance / GS = 16 NM / 103 kt = 0.155 hr = 9 min

2. Find the Groundspeed and flight time from Buckland to Cotby:

  • Set wind direction 120°T under the True Index.
  • Mark wind velocity 10 kt up from centre dot.
  • Set True Course 003°T under the True Index.
  • Slide wind velocity mark to TAS 100 kt.
  • Ground speed 104 kt reads under the centre dot.
  • Flight time: Distance / GS = 57 NM / 104 kt = 0.548 hr = 33 min

3. Calculate ETA overhead Cotby:

  • Total Flight time: 9 min + 33 min = 42 min
  • ETA at Cotby: 13:30 UTC + 00:42 = 14:12 UTC

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