A pilot is required to fly directly from London, United Kingdom, to Rome, Italy, in 3.4 h. The displacement is 1400 km [S 43 E]. The wind velocity reported from the ground is 55 km/h [S]. Determine the required velocity of the plane relative to the air.

Please show me how you would draw the diagram

Question

A pilot is required to fly directly from London, United Kingdom, to Rome, Italy, in 3.4 h. The displacement is 1400 km [S 43 E]. The wind velocity reported from the ground is 55 km/h [S]. Determine the required velocity of the plane relative to the air. 

Please show me how you would draw the diagram

anonymous · Answer

I used to be a private pilot, so flashbacks. :) |dw:1348023413958:dw|
This will give you the vector for where you don't want to be, you'll need to counter the wind vector by "crabbing" into the wind, or turning to reverse the effects of it blowing you southwards.