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Old 3rd Jan 2012, 02:55
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Tuuapache's ground school questions!

Hi,
Does anyone know how to calculate wind without the whistwheel?
I tried to do this question but I could not get figure out what to do with the wind.

An airplane along a track of 093 degrees, wind 020/20, cruises speed (TAS) 110 kt. Fuel-endurance 6 hours (4 hours 15 min plus reserve).

1. Find the radius of action
a.102NM
b.114NM
c.216NM
d.226NM

2. Find the time to turn to base
a. 1 hour 7 minutes
b. 2 hours 14 minutes
c. 1 hour 12 minutes
d. 2 hours 24 minutes

3. The heading to steer out is
a. 073 degrees
b. 083 degrees
c. 093 degrees
d. 103 degrees

4. The heading to steer home is
a. 273 degrees
b. 283 degrees
c. 293 degrees
d. 303 degrees
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