EASA NAV(A)advanced
70. GS 160 kt, TC 177°, wind 140°/20 kt. What is TH?
Answer
173°
Explanation
The wind vector has a cross-track component requiring a small correction from the desired track; the resulting true heading is **173°**. **Key takeaway:** Wind triangle solutions relate heading, airspeed, and ground track. **Glossary:** Wind vector: wind direction and speed.
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