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Why does a headwind usually shorten takeoff distance?

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  1. It reduces aircraft weight
  2. It raises engine RPM
  3. It lowers needed groundspeed

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  1. FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 11 www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/13_phak_ch11.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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