pmccarthy Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I have to back down on my observation that there was no wind. I didn’t notice any. But this ABC photo shows the wind socks out straight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 1 minute ago, pmccarthy said: I have to back down on my observation that there was no wind. I didn’t notice any. But this ABC photo shows the wind socks out straight. it doesn't take much. looks like there were a few aerochutes there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmccarthy Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Those little wind socks are probably straight at 5 knots. I didn’t get there until about an hour after the incident. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Unless they are just for show what you say is NOT correct. They would be weighted to comply with what is called the Beaufort scale. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 This is an unlicensed airdrome and the 'wind direction indicator' can be at whatever angle for whatever the wind strength the owner dictates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 There's two there at least so they Know the Value of them and I doubt they'd use "toy" ones. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmccarthy Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 They were small on flimsy poles. I will refine my estimate, they’re were probably horizontal at 2-3 knots. Really just direction indicators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgwilson Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 (edited) I've seen plenty of these and they are rubbish. Probably bought from Ali express. They cost from $5.00 to $15.00 and come with a flimsy pole. They are only good for determining the wind direction and are fully extended at only a few knots. https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-windsock.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.auto_suggest.1.7d25443fzXNxqw Edited June 13 by kgwilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossK Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I think my definition of minor incident has to change. One unconcious and the other has a broken leg 😮. When you're the person sitting in a mess with a broken leg and the other occupant is unconcious, minor incident would be the last way you would describe it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 It WAS caused by the wind in any case. The craft did not get off the ground.. These types of jiggers don't handle any wind well. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 14 hours ago, pmccarthy said: They were small on flimsy poles. I will refine my estimate, they’re were probably horizontal at 2-3 knots. Really just direction indicators. Mine was just an eBay sock on a surf rod. Your right , it is only for wind direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 How a flag flutters can give you a windspeed indication.. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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