True Airspeed - Use in Navigation Calculations

Use in Navigation Calculations

To maintain a desired ground track whilst flying in the moving airmass, the pilot of an aircraft must use knowledge of wind speed, wind direction, and true air speed to determine the required heading. See also

  • Wind triangle

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