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PA.IX.B.K2cFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

c. Effects of wind on glide distance

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Airspeed, including: c. Effects of wind on glide distance

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Wind affects the gliding distance: with a tailwind the airplane glides farther, and with a headwind it does not glide as far. A pilot should understand and manage the effect of wind on glide distance when dealing with engine-related emergencies and any subsequent forced landing.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 3 (pp. 3-22–3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-27) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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