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Old 23rd January 2010 | 01:48
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lunav
 
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From: Italy
drift angle : cross wind component diveded by your ground speed in NM/min.
EG:
Cross wind component: 21 kt
GS : 180 kt ---> 3 NM/min

21 : 3 = 7°

to correct the cross wind use 3 time the drift or an angle equivalent to the full crosswind ( Only at pattern speed)
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