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Forum: Tech Log

11th May 2004, 15:17

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Tail Wind Vector Calculation

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Posted By SFI145

ft Yes I fully agree with your calculation I...

ft

Yes I fully agree with your calculation I made it about 22.6 KT along the heading vector and about 44 KT at right angles.

If you draw the vector diagram or use a CRP then you will see it...

Forum: Tech Log

11th May 2004, 13:59

Replies: 17

Tail Wind Vector Calculation

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Posted By SFI145

ft In your example the wind vector is at...

ft

In your example the wind vector is at right angles to the track but not the heading.
Relative to the heading you certainly do have a headwind component.
The effective TAS method can be used...

Forum: Tech Log

7th May 2004, 11:37

Replies: 17

Tail Wind Vector Calculation

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Posted By SFI145

Is it not rather dangerous to pick a wind angle...

Is it not rather dangerous to pick a wind angle where the sine and cosine happen to be the same as is the case above.
In fact for headwind and tailwind calculations the cosine of the angle should be...

Forum: Tech Log

7th May 2004, 08:27

Replies: 17

Tail Wind Vector Calculation

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Posted By SFI145

Am I missing something here - surely regardless...

Am I missing something here - surely regardless of the wind direction the tailwind/headwind component must be GS - TAS?

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