AFT Practice Heading and Groundspeed Calculations for PPL(H) Navigation
Step One
Given the Wind, TAS and Track details in the data boxes below, do your own calculation of the required Heading, Groundspeed and Drift angle on your flight computer.
Step Two
Click the "Display Answers" button to see if your calculation matches the numbers that appear in the answer boxes.
Flight Plan Data
Wind Speed in Knots
Wind Direction in Degrees Magnetic
True Airspeed in Knots
Track in Degrees Magnetic
ANSWERS
Heading
Degrees Magnetic
Ground Speed
Knots
Drift Angle
Degrees