AFT Practice Heading and Groundspeed Calculations for CPL(H) Navigation
Step One
Given the TAS/GS and HDG/TR details in the data boxes below, calculate the actual "Wind in Flight" on your circular type flight computer.
Step Two
Click the "Display Answer" button and see if your calculation matches the numbers that appear below.
Due to the nature of manual flight computers and the slight variations obtained, your answer may not be exactly the same as the numbers displayed, however it should be plus/minus 10 degrees and plus/minus 5 knots.
Flight Plan Data
True Airspeed in Knots
Ground Speed in Knots
Heading in Degrees Magnetic
Track in Degrees Magnetic
ANSWERS
Wind Direction
Degrees Magnetic
Wind Speed
Knots