ACS · PA.IX.B.K3

Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing

Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing.

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Area: PA.IX

Task: PA.IX.B

Element: Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing

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An airplane glides at its best glide speed of 70 knots and covers 21 nautical miles over the ground from 3,000 feet AGL in still air. If a 20-knot headwind is present, approximately how far over the ground can it glide from 3,000 feet AGL?

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Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing