groundspeed

[US]/[ˈɡraʊndˌspiːd]/
[UK]/[ˈɡraʊndˌspiːd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The speed of an aircraft relative to the surface of the Earth.; The speed of a vehicle relative to the ground.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

groundspeed indicated

calculate groundspeed

maintain groundspeed

check groundspeed

high groundspeed

low groundspeed

lost groundspeed

measuring groundspeed

current groundspeed

increased groundspeed

Example Sentences

the aircraft's groundspeed was consistently above 500 mph.

we need to calculate the groundspeed to estimate our arrival time.

strong tailwinds significantly increased our groundspeed during the flight.

maintaining a consistent groundspeed is crucial for on-time deliveries.

the pilot adjusted the heading to maintain the desired groundspeed.

despite the crosswind, we managed to maintain a good groundspeed.

we monitored the groundspeed closely to track our progress.

the groundspeed indicator showed a steady increase.

calculating groundspeed is essential for accurate navigation.

the groundspeed varied due to changing wind conditions.

we used gps to accurately determine our groundspeed.

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