Calculating Wind Velocity for Pilot's Flight Route

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To calculate the wind velocity affecting the pilot's flight route, the pilot flies due west at 240 km/h for 30 minutes, covering 120 km. However, he ends up 150 km west and 40 km south of his starting point, indicating a displacement of 158.11 km at an angle. The discussion suggests that the wind is likely pushing the aircraft southwest rather than northwest, as the pilot's final position is south of the starting point. Utilizing vector diagrams and basic principles of physics can help clarify the wind's impact on the flight path. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately determining wind velocity at the pilot's altitude.
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a pilot maintains a heading due west with an airspeed of 240 km/h. After flying for 30 mins, he finds himself over a town that he knows is 150 km, W and 40 km, S of his starting point. What is the wind velocity at his altitude?

how do i tackle this? i just a push in the right direction

thanks
 
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btw I've drawn a diagram, i think the wind is pushing him NW, no?
 
Why do you think the wind's pushing NW? He ends up southward from where he started, so I'd say the wind's pushing SW.

What do you have on your vector diagram? How would you go about this question? Try starting from the basic principles everytime you have trouble figuring out a problem.
 

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