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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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[budowens]

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

[JeromyReimer]

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

[TheShays]

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

[AkPacerPilot]

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. :-)

[billnicholson]

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

[joshharkness]

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

[matthewvarkevisser]

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

[markusthl]

I always thought these would be increments of 5 knots?

[freedomu]

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

[mgmm]

assuming of course that they're functioning to code...

[alk]

Nobody is talking about this. Is it even in the AIM? I don't think it is.