Wind Triangle | The Triangle of Velocities Problems | General Navigation | EASA ATPL

This video explains the theory on Wind Triangle (Triangle of Velocity) and Wind components. The explanation is base on EASA ATPL General Navigation Subject 061.

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The wind triangle problem is solved using the Wind Face of Flight computer, and the wind component problem is solved using formula.

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Sample Questions

1. AviationExam Question No. 24389

Given:

TAS: 140 kts
True HDG: 302°
W/V: 045°(T)/45 kts

Calculate the drift angle and GS

A. 9°R - 143 kts
B. 18°R - 143 kts
C. 9°L - 146 kts
D. 16°L - 156 kts

2. AviationExam Question No. 92568

Given:

TAS: 200 kts
Track: 073°
W/V: 210/20 kts

Calculate the HDG and GS

A. 077° (T) - 214 kts
B. 079° (T) - 211 kts
C. 075° (T) - 213 kts
D. 077° (T) - 210 kts

3. AviationExam Question No. 4398

For a landing on runway 23 (227° magnetic) surface W/V reported by ATIS is 180/30 kts. VAR is 13°E. Calculate the crosswind component.

A. 20 kts
B. 26 kts
C. 22 kts
D. 15 kts

All questions are taken from Aviation Exam EASA ATPL (A) section