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PA.II.D.S3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.

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Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.

Bottom line

The flight controls should be positioned for a crosswind, if present. The large end of the wind cone/wind sock points into the wind as does the large end (cross bar) of the wind tee.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AIM 4-3-4 (Visual Indicators at Airports Without an Operating Control Tower) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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