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Aircraft always try to take off and land INTO the wind, as the effect of the wind flowing over the surface of the wing increases lift and therefore reduces the speed necessary to perform a take-off/landing.
For example, if an airliner has a computed take-off speed of 130knots, but there is a 10knot wind blowing directly at the aircraft during the take-off roll, the airliner only needs to achieve 120knots as the 10knot wind provides the extra to reach the required 130.
Of course it is rare that the wind will be blowing in the exact same direction as the alignment of the runway, which is why major airports have several runways, pointing in different directions. If there is just a single runway, aircraft may have to land or take-off in cross-wind directions. This can affect the control of the aircraft but safety dictates the maximum amount of cross-wind before it is deemed unsafe to land - usually in excess of 40knots.
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∙ 6y agoThe wind blowing toward the aircraft provides the lift required for the plane rise and to assist the plane descending.
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What effect does wind have on the flight of paper airplanes?
The wind can push the airplane in all driecrions which causes the airplane to go crazy.
How does wind effect airplane take off?
the airoplane is set in a persific path (runway) and has a lot of air resistance to keep it in the air so any wind can effect take off Wind blowing at the plane increases the lift of the wingswhich enables to the plane to become airborne at slower ground speed. A tail wind has the opposite effect. Crosswinds make level takeoff more difficult.
Does an airplane take off and land with the wind?
No. An aircraft takes off and lands into the wind. (Or as close as possible to directly into the wind).
Wind required for airplane to take off?
Yes a head wind and flaps set to mid for wing configuration
How does thrust have an effect on an airplane?
Thrust causes an aircraft to roll forward, gaining wind pressure over the wings. When wind pressure is sufficient this will lift the aircraft.
What happens when an airplane takes off against the wind?
It then produces lift due to wing configuration and can take off
How much is too wind for an airplane to take off?
Depends on the airplane. Every aircraft has different specific guidelines for altitude, velocity, max wind speed and weight, as well as many other limitations.
Does an airplane take off into the wind or with the wind?
If conditions (airport layout and traffic conditions) allow aircraft take off and land against the wind (headwind). This way the aircraft can take off or approach the runway at a lower ground speed.
Why might an airport have several anemometers at different heights to provide information to airport controllers?
Wind direct is important for all aircraft to facilitate safe take offs and landings. Crosswind landings are notoriously dangerous and is "wind shear " and "gusting". The pilots need to be aware that the wind could cause them difficulties on final approach especially when gusts will blow an aircraft off the runway line
How much fuel did the wright brothers airplane take?
None, the Wright Brothers flew a wind powered glider
Earth's gravitational force will have the greatest effect on an airplane?
The gravitational force between the Earth and an airplane is greatest when the airplane is at the minimum possible altitude. Its effect on the airplane depends on how the gravitational force is related to the total system of forces on the aircraft, that is, what other forces are acting on it at the same time, whether it's climbing, diving, standing still on level ground, standing on sloped ground in a wind, etc.
How does a wing help an airplane fly?
The wind pushes the airplane helping it to stay in the air and fly.
