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Is speed or velocity more helpful to a pilot?why?

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I would say velocity is more helpful to a pilot.
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Speed is just the distance traveled at a certain amount of time.  Velocity is the distance traveled in a certain amount of time AND direction. So, velocity would be more helpful to a pilot, as he/she is getting more information.  
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