Asked by Anonymous

A pilot is asked to approach the airport at an 6° angle of descent. If the plane is travelling at an altitude of 27000 ft, at what horizontal distance from the airport should the descent begin? Give your answer to the nearest foot.

Your Answer:
Answered by Henry
Tan A = h/d.
Tan 6 = 27,000/d, d = ?.


Answered by Anonymous
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