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headwind component

/ˈhɛˌdwɪnd kəmˈpoʊnənt/ /ˈhɛdwɪnd kəmˈpəʊnənt/
noun
GeneralAviation
  1. 1 karşı rüzgâr bileşeni countable

Definition (English)

The part of the wind that blows directly against an aircraft's direction of travel.

Example Sentences

  1. A strong headwind component helps shorten the takeoff roll.
    Güçlü bir karşı rüzgâr bileşeni kalkış mesafesini kısaltmaya yardımcı olur.
  2. The headwind component was 20 knots.
    Karşı rüzgâr bileşeni 20 knot idi.

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