Posted by mikey on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 1:00pm.
ground speed = √(300^2+80^2) = 20√241 = 310.48 mph
bearing = arctan(-80/-300) = 255.1° = W14.9°S
steve, you are the man! i wish i had your brain.
hang in there. after you have done as many of these as I have, they'll be a cinch!
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