EASA NAV(A)basic
A tailwind component increases groundspeed relative to TAS, all else being equal.
Answer
true
Explanation
A tailwind assists forward movement over the ground, so its along-track component is added to TAS when estimating GS. **Key takeaway:** Tailwind increases and headwind decreases groundspeed. **Glossary:** TAS: true airspeed.
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