Ground Speed Calculator
Calculate aircraft ground speed and crosswind drift angle using true airspeed, wind speed, and wind angle with unit-aware chart visualizations.
Formulas Used
- v_g = sqrt(v_a^2 + v_w^2 + 2 * v_a * v_w * cos(theta))
- phi = asin((v_w * sin(theta)) / v_g)
- theta measured relative to aircraft heading
Use Cases
- - Flight planning and fuel estimates
- - Crosswind impact awareness
- - Pilot training scenarios
- - Quick verification for navigation exercises