I just don’t understand. Whole purpose of engines is to push the plane and get the air under and top of wings, right? So we already have air coming to plane, why is it bad?
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A headwind will make you go slower first and foremost, requiring either more fuel or a longer flight time. Planes try to avoid this whenever possible.
Aerodynamically a strong headwind can make a plane gain or lose altitude more rapidly than expected for a given pitch. Not a huge issue but something pilots must be aware of.
Strong winds in general also increase the chances of significant turbulence.
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