Question
An airplane has a speed 590 km/h . If a wind begins blowing from the southwest at a speed of 94.9 km/h (average). In what direction should the pilot aim the plane so that it will fly due south?
Answers
bobpursley
you want to fly west to counteract the wind trying to blow you east.
ArcTan(94.9/590) W of S might be a good course. Draw the diagram and see.
ArcTan(94.9/590) W of S might be a good course. Draw the diagram and see.