W/V Calculation
Hi
For a given track the:
Wind component = +45 kt
Drift angle = 15 left
TAS = 240 kt
What is the wind component on the reverse track?
a) -55 kt
b) -65 kt <-- Marked Correct
c) -45 kt
d) -35 kt
With an E6B I get around -55. It probably uses the formula Wind Speed x Cos (Wind Direction - Course).
Is it normal/possible to have a 10kt difference if done with a CRP-5 or I am missing out something?
Thanks