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You get wind reports as you approach an airfield but the windsock gives you realtime info as you approach the runway. It would be impractical to keep checking the forecast as you make your approach...
The other big benefit is that light aircraft may be flying into an airfield without weather reports. The windsock shows you what the wind is doing and therefore which runway to use.
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What is a Japanese windsock?
a windsock from japan
Does a windsock narrow towards the end?
Generally windsock do narrow towards the free end
Why is a windsock opened at both sides?
So the wind passed through and moves the windsock in the direction the wind is blowing.
What are the release dates for Wings for Roger Windsock - 1947?
Wings for Roger Windsock - 1947 was released on: USA: 1947
What measurement is used to mesure air?
a windsock can help you mesure air because when its blowing right you can tell the wind is blowing right
Where is the windsock used today?
At airports.
What is the windsocks history?
a Chinese windsock
When was the windsock invented?
it was invented in 1432
What does help stand for in the aviation dictionary?
Mayday
What is a sentence with the word windsock?
Windsocks are often used at airports to indicate the direction and strength of the wind.A standard windsock has white and orange stripes
What functions do aviation consultants perform?
Aviation consultants perform many services. Aviation consultants provide technical assistance. They have aviation skills that allow them to help people by writing manuals and doing projects.
How is a windsock used?
It shows wind direction.
