Then educate me, rather than having a little tantie.
How do you calculate the speed to achieve maximum range in a headwind?
Let’s assume the IAS at which a particular aircraft – let’s call it a ‘Warrior’ - at a particular weight achieves minimum drag is 80 knots.
I want to fly as far as I can in:
- Nil wind
- 5 knots head wind
- 10 knots head wind
- 15 knots head wind
- 20 knots head wind
- 25 knots head wind
At what IAS should I fly, in each of those prevailing conditions, to achieve maximum range?
Let’s simplify things and assume the weight remains constant.
I say 80 knots. You say I'm wrong.
Fine. Prove it.
Always happy to stand corrected.