Find wind direction AND speed -- 1 Min Wings

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Find wind direction AND speed -- 1 Min Wings

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. We all know that a wind sock can tell us the direction of the wind. But did you know that by looking at the wind sock, you can also estimate the velocity and speed of the wind?
A regulation windsock is broken down into different stages that allow it to extend under certain wind velocities. Speeds of 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15+ can be determined just by looking.
So next time you're at the airport, and about to go flying in your airplane, check the windsock direction AND speed, before you ever have to listen to the weather.
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Пікірлер: 29

@angleofattack 5 жыл бұрын

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@airmackeeee6792 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Angle of Attack. Love your videos mate! On my way home from work I see windsocks positioned onsite at some industrial plants. It's been very windy lately, so the windsocks have been fully deployed at the full horizontal. Would these be the same type of windsocks used at airports? Much love from Australia. 🇦🇺😊

@angleofattack 5 жыл бұрын

@@airmackeeee6792 I can't say for certain that all nations have the same standard. But it's a possibility!

@budowens6478 5 жыл бұрын

Been flying since 1980, never knew that. You’re a awesome CFI, keep on keeping on.

@MichaelLloyd 5 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@angleofattack 5 жыл бұрын

That’s absolutely crazy! Glad I could teach you something new.

@kestrel5065 5 жыл бұрын

Me Too. Keep em coming Chris

@JC-yb1fw 3 ай бұрын

Throtttttle on brotherrrr🙌🏽

@JeromyReimer 5 жыл бұрын

Great refresher. I knew from my ground school that full was 15 kts, but had forgotten the increments.

@TheShays 5 жыл бұрын

Been flying for 20 years with the Air Force and I had no idea.. that’s the beauty of aviation, you always learn something.

@angleofattack 5 жыл бұрын

Shays glad I could help! Thanks for your service.

@TheShays 5 жыл бұрын

@@angleofattack I appreciate that, thank you.

@AkPacerPilot 5 жыл бұрын

Great review... another method for back country where you don’t have a windsock assuming you have nearby lakes. -If waves are visible but not white caping / cresting 4 to 6 knots -waves are visible with scattered white caping 7-10 knots -waves are frequently white caping but not solid 11-16 knots -waves constantly white caping 17 knots or greater. And wind direction can be figured out by looking for the end of the lake that is smooth. :-)

@angleofattack 5 жыл бұрын

Andy Smitty sounds like another video!!!

@AkPacerPilot 5 жыл бұрын

Angle of Attack :-) we should go look at some lakes!!!

@joshharkness1286 5 жыл бұрын

Uh....that was only 49 seconds..... come on Chris!! Jk that was awesome! ✈️

@angleofattack 5 жыл бұрын

Josh Harkness I KNOW IM A JERK!

@billnicholson2470 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that either. Great tip. Thanks

@matthewvarkevisser3927 5 жыл бұрын

Will never look at a wind sock the same way again! The more you know..... :)

@markusthl 5 жыл бұрын

I always thought these would be increments of 5 knots?

@angleofattack 5 жыл бұрын

Markus maybe some socks are 5.

@freedom4u18 5 жыл бұрын

I always thought a wind sock full was 25 thanks for the info

@angleofattack 5 жыл бұрын

Certainly not! In fact, the sock I filmed in this video, the winds were 12 gusting 15ish. And you can see that's exactly what it's doing.

@freedom4u18 5 жыл бұрын

Angle of Attack funny I have been a crane operator for 20+ years and always used 25mph on full wind sock.. I just googled it up and fully states 15mph. Man was I misinformed. Thank you again.

@angleofattack 5 жыл бұрын

Freedom4U That’s gotta be a weird feeling to know all that time you were misinformed!