EASA NAV(A)basic
An aircraft travels 110 NM in 1 hour 25 minutes. What is its GS?
Answer
78 kt
Explanation
One hour 25 minutes is 85/60 hours. GS = 110 ÷ (85/60) ≈ 77.6 kt, which rounds to 78 kt. **Key takeaway:** Express elapsed minutes as a fraction of an hour when using knots. **Glossary:** **Knot (kt)**: One nautical mile per hour.
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