An airplane approaches a runway at a 3 degree angle of depresssion. If the plane is flying at 30,000 ft., find the ground distance from the airport to the point directly below the plane when the pilot begins the descent. Round your answer to the nearest foot.

Answer 1

I think it is tan3=30000/l ,l =30000/tan3 theni thnk u can cntinue

Answer 2

That is correct

Answer 3

thank you