AI.V.D.K5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Visual indicators for wind.
Visual indicators for wind.
Bottom line
The wind direction indicator can be a wind cone, wind sock, tetrahedron, or wind tee. A pilot should check these wind indicators even when information is provided on the CTAF at a given airport because there is no assurance that the information provided is accurate.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-20) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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