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271 - EASA PPL(A) Theory Exam Questions in English - For safe PPL(A) operation, how should headwind and tailwind be understood?

Question 271 - Flight Performance and Planning - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Tailwind always reduces landing distance

Headwind improves and tailwind degrades take-off and landing distance performance

Wind has no effect on groundspeed or ground roll

Headwind increases required take-off distance under otherwise equal conditions

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