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| Term: |
TAILWIND |
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| Meaning: | Any wind more than 90 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the runway. The magnetic direction of the runway shall be used as the basis for determining the longitudinal axis. |
| Previous Term: | TACTICAL AIR NAVIGATION (TCAN) |
| Next Term: | TAKEOFF AREA |