Tailwind is the component of the wind that blows in the same direction as the aircraft’s flight path. It can have a significant impact on an aircraft’s performance, especially during takeoff and landing. Here’s the formula, definition, and SI unit for tailwind:
Formula for Tailwind (TW): The formula for calculating tailwind is as follows:
- Tailwind (HW): The component of the wind blowing directly opposite to the aircraft’s direction of flight, typically measured in knots (kt), meters per second (m/s), or kilometers per hour (km/h).
- Wind Speed: The total speed of the wind, typically measured in knots (kt), meters per second (m/s), or kilometers per hour (km/h).
- Wind Angle: The angle between the aircraft’s heading and the direction from which the wind is coming, measured in degrees
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