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A tailwind component increases groundspeed when the aircraft maintains the same airspeed and track.
Answer
true
Explanation
A tailwind acts in the direction of travel and increases the aircraft's speed over the ground. A headwind acts against travel and reduces groundspeed. Crosswind primarily creates lateral drift and requires a heading correction. **Key takeaway:** Wind affects groundspeed and track differently depending on its component. **Glossary:** **Groundspeed**: aircraft speed relative to the ground.
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