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Old 22nd June 2011 | 16:12
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wiseoldowl
 
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Wind effect on Max Range Cruise

Hello all!

Can anyone tell me what the effect of wind is on MRC?
I've read that when flying into a headwind, the range increases because the best range speed will be a little faster...The only thing I see with a headwind is that the ground speed would be slower, and so the flight would take longer and thus consume more fuel...Or is it a question of Angle of Attack? I must say I'm a bit confused

Thanks for your help!
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