Definition
GROUND SPEED
The speed of an aircraft relative to the surface of the earth.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.1705 — § 91.1705 Required pilot training.
- 14 CFR § 91.1415 — § 91.1415 CAMP: Mechanical reliability reports.
- 14 CFR § 91.326 — § 91.326 Exception to operating certain aircraft for the purposes of flight training, flightcrew member checking, or flightcrew member testing.
- 14 CFR § 91.176 — § 91.176 Straight-in landing operations below DA/DH or MDA using an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) under IFR.
4 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.