Calculate the distance (radius of action) and necessary headings and time to fly before having to return to the same base of departure but that is moving at a constant speed and course given wind conditions and the fuel time available.
Note: Radius of Action Calculations are also known as PSR (Point of Safe Return) Calculations.
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Input data in the white colored fields in the desired unit column and press "Calculate". Results will then be displayed along with a visual representation. If inputs are invalid then no results or visual representations will be displayed.
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