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Old 08-28-2007 | 04:59 AM
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Default RE: Flying when windy question


ORIGINAL: Bass1

Thanks for the link. I have several "Aviation" or Flight Service station weather/wind speed links and I like this one the best!

You're welcome.

I was tickled to find it myself. One click and I've got 3 days covered. And the biggest value is that wind azmuth. That arrow is magic. One look and I know exactly how the winds going to be working at the field.

BTW, the wind is your friend. (well, most times)
It makes the runway longer. For landings, longer is always better. For takeoffs, you can roll the throttle stick even slower and that makes takeoffs even safer, forget the extra runway "length".

And wind usually cycles. So if you're smart and actually pay attention when landing, if during the approach you've actually battling the wind on that one, THEN GO AROUND and darned if the next circuit won't usually see calmer conditions. It's amazing how much safer it is to fly when you actually pay attention to the important things and then do what fits.