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What is the primary factor determining the direction of takeoff and landing at an aerodrome?
Aircraft always prefer to take off and land into the wind to minimize the ground roll and improve control, making the prevailing wind direction the primary fact
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Question: What is the primary factor determining the direction of takeoff and landing at an aerodrome?
Answer options: ✅ The prevailing wind direction
- The length of the runway
- The magnetic variation
- The time of day
Correct answer: The prevailing wind direction
Explanation: Aircraft always prefer to take off and land into the wind to minimize the ground roll and improve control, making the prevailing wind direction the primary factor.
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