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revilo_rehsif
23rd Mar 2007, 17:25
Hi all

Im looking at making a very basic excel plog. what i am making is a plog that when given aircraft heading and Tas as well as W/V. it will then calculate the groundspeed and track.

I am fine with the whole vectors idea, the problem lies in developing a formula that works for all situations.

Any help or suggestions will be much appreciated.

Kind regards
Revilo

Richard Spandit
23rd May 2007, 11:02
Wouldn't it be better to calculate the heading given the track? After all, you are flying point to point, not just heading in one direction and seeing where you end up?

A quick Google search came up with this:

http://www.delphiforfun.org/Programs/Math_Topics/WindTriangle.htm