Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Winds aloft, true course, heading and groundspeed. Which statement about longitude and latitude is true? How far will an aircraft travel in 2 minutes with a groundspeed of 120 knots? When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.

Flight Plan 98

Flight Plan Groundspeed True Airspeed Knot 98

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Particular attention to true airspeed vs. turn radius. The rule of thumb is VSI = ½ groundspeed times 10. For example, some aircraft limit flaps and gear in icing until on approach or forbid the use of speed brakes or require a minimum thrust setting. This will work well up to about 10 kts of headwind.

Approach 96

Approach AGL Descent Runway 96

Air Facts

DECEMBER 11, 2024

So, there you are, flying at 6,000 feet with a nice tailwind, riding the wave of speed looking at the groundspeed hit the marks you have not seen in a while. You look at the multifunction display and notice the groundspeed is slowing down to your true airspeed as if the wind has suddenly traded in for calm.

Groundspeed 52

Groundspeed Lift Approach True Airspeed 52