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by aeijdenberg
2669 days ago
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Slight, but important (if you don't want to run out of fuel) nit, indicated airspeed (KIAS) is not the same as true airspeed (KTAS). To calculate ground speed (as required for navigation and fuel planning) you need true airspeed (not indicated) as well as wind direction and speed. See some discussion here: https://www.quora.com/In-aviation-what-is-the-difference-bet... |
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IAS is what the pilots care about while flying because it’s what matters for aerodynamics (ie stall speed)