Chapter 12: Q11CQ (page 426)
Why is it preferable for airplanes to take off into the wind rather than with the wind?
Short Answer
More lift can be achieved by taking off the airplane into the wind.
Chapter 12: Q11CQ (page 426)
Why is it preferable for airplanes to take off into the wind rather than with the wind?
More lift can be achieved by taking off the airplane into the wind.
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