How is range increased when flying into a headwind?
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How is range increased when flying into a headwind?
Range is increased when flying into a headwind because the best range speed will be a little faster, and the airspeed represents the rate of distance covered. Therefore, range will be increased with a headwind. The increased fuel flow is compensated for by a higher speed, allowing less time en route for the headwind to act.
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