BruceW said:hi there, welcome to physicsforums. I'm guessing your assumption is that the wind velocity and cruising velocity 'add up' to get the true speed. Since they don't give you any other information, then this does seem like the right way to do it.
I get a different answer to you though. Remember that since he is doing a two-way flight, that on the way there, the plane is going against the wind, and with the wind on the way back.
Relative motion is the change in position of an object in relation to another object. In the context of airplanes and wind, it refers to the movement of the airplane in the air relative to the movement of the wind.
Wind can either help or hinder the speed and direction of an airplane. If the wind is blowing in the same direction as the airplane, it can increase the speed of the airplane. However, if the wind is blowing in the opposite direction, it can decrease the speed and cause the airplane to drift off course.
Airspeed refers to the speed of the airplane relative to the air surrounding it. Groundspeed, on the other hand, refers to the speed of the airplane relative to the ground beneath it. The difference between these two speeds is caused by the effect of wind on the airplane.
Pilots use a variety of instruments and techniques to account for wind when flying. They may use a wind correction angle, which involves adjusting the heading of the airplane to compensate for the effect of wind. They may also use a navigational tool called a wind triangle to calculate the effect of wind on their flight path.
Yes, wind can affect the altitude of an airplane. Strong headwinds can increase the lift on the wings and cause the airplane to climb, while strong tailwinds can decrease the lift and cause the airplane to descend. Pilots must be aware of wind conditions and make adjustments to maintain a safe and stable altitude.