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At the same speed, where is Coriolis deflection strongest?

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  1. At the equator
  2. At the poles
  3. The same everywhere

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References

  1. FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12 Weather Theory www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-25c.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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