Originally Posted by hookedonrc

At our field, we fly whatever pattern is dictated by the wind. During certain seasons, our counter clockwise turns are when the wind is out of the south...then when it is out of the North, it is clockwise. For me, I take off in either direction as dictated by the windsock and direction. Then once in the air, I usually begin a warm up routine which includes figure 8's...that way I practice both types regardless of wind direction.

And here's another question for you....When was it decided that all passenger planes would board from the left side of the plane. My guess is it is the captains side, but don't know for sure. Ponder that one...