Headwind

Headwind

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Description

When the wind blows against the direction in which the aircraft moves it is called headwind.

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Effects

In aerodynamics, flying against the wind at a certain speed is equivallent to flying in calm air at an increased airspeed and reduced groundspeed.

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Impact on Operations

Headwinds impact all phases of the flight:

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