1.

The horizontal component of the true airspeed is _______________(a) increased by tailwind(b) decreased by tailwind(c) increased by headwind(d) unaffected by the airspeedThis question was addressed to me in quiz.The above asked question is from Effect of Wind on Climb Performance and Descent Performance in portion Climb and Descent Performance of Aircraft Performance

Answer»

The correct answer is (a) INCREASED by tailwind

The BEST explanation: The rate of CLIMB or descent RELATIVE to air mass is unaffected by the wind but the horizontal component of true airspeed is EFFECTED by the tailwind. The effect is increased by tailwind and decreased by the headwind.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions