Classical Mechanics Vector Analysis (Airplane in Wind)

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Vector analysis problem taken from Classical Mechanics, 5th Edition, by Tom W.B. Kibble and Frank Berkshire. The problem states:

An aircraft is to fly to a destination 800 km due north of its starting point. Its airspeed is 800 km/h. The wind is from the east at a speed of 30 m/s. On what compass heading should the pilot fly? How long will the flight take? If the wind speed increases to 50 m/s, and the wind backs to the north-east, but no allowance is made for this change, how far from its destination will the aircraft be at its expected arrival time?

Kibble, T. W. B., and F. H. Berkshire. Classical Mechanics. 5th ed. London: Imperial College, 2004. Print.
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I was scratching my head 'cause I don't really understad why the pilot should fly on east of north. Then, I looked out for the meaning of "compass heading" and everything was clear (English isn't my mother tongue). So, if there's anyone else who's strugglin' with this, that's what I found : "heading measured clockwise from north as indicated by the compass". I know it could be pretty obvious for the majority, but I think might be this could be of any help.
Btw, great video and thanks for sharing !

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