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8/8/2019 Vectors Plane Cross Winds Problem

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An airfield runway is alignedNorth-to-South as shown.

There is a crosswind goingacross the runway from theEast with a speed of 25 mph.

An aeroplane is approachingthe runway at 100 mph.

What bearing should thepilot direct the planetowards to ensure it lands

safely on the runway?

North

Wind25 mph

Plane100 mph

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North

Wind25 mph

Plane100 mph

Planeheading x

x = tan-1 (25/100)x = 14.0°

Bearing is measuredclockwise from north,so:Bearing = 360 - 14.0

Bearing = 346°

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