EASA NAV(A)advanced
An aircraft flies a straight-line route with a distance of 40 NM on a true track of 270°. The true airspeed (TAS) is 120 kt, and the wind is reported as 270° at 20 kt. What is the estimated flight time?
Answer
24 min
Explanation
Using the chart route distance and the wind-adjusted groundspeed, the question-bank result is **24 minutes**. The reverse direction and wind relationship mean this cannot be inferred from the outbound estimate alone. **Key takeaway:** Recalculate time for the actual direction and wind. **Glossary:** TAS: true airspeed; GS: speed over the ground.
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