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108PRACTICE PROBLEM
Determine the ground speed of a charter plane heading from NY to LA on a bearing of 257.0°. The air speed of the charter plane is 550 mph. It encounters wind currents in the direction of 125° at 50 mph. Also, determine the resultant bearing of the plane.
Determine the ground speed of a charter plane heading from NY to LA on a bearing of 257.0°. The air speed of the charter plane is 550 mph. It encounters wind currents in the direction of 125° at 50 mph. Also, determine the resultant bearing of the plane.