Calculate the additional fuel consumed when the original flight route changes due to thunderstorms. What is the additional consumption if winds are 230 at 40 kts, TAS is 130 kts, and GPH is 17?

To determine the additional fuel consumed due to a route change caused by thunderstorms, you need to calculate the additional distance flown as a result of the detour and then convert that distance into fuel consumption using the fuel flow rate.

First, understand how the wind affects ground speed. With a true airspeed (TAS) of 130 knots, and a wind coming from 230 degrees at 40 knots, the effective ground speed will be adjusted based on the angle of the wind relative to the aircraft's heading.

1. Wind Adjustment: Given the wind direction and speed, calculate the aircraft's new ground speed. If the wind is a tailwind (greatly increasing ground speed), or a headwind (reducing ground speed), you will need to vector the wind into your calculations.

2. Flight Distance: Determine how much longer your new route will be compared to the original one. For example, if the original route was, say, 100 nautical miles, and the detour added 10 nautical miles, you need to account for this additional distance in your fuel calculation.

3. Fuel Flow Rate: With a fuel consumption rate of 17 gallons per hour (GPH), you need to find how long