AVIA 300
Wind Safety
AVIA 300 – Aviation
Introduction
Wind is one of the largest, if not the largest variable that has to be accounted for before
any flight. Not only does it effect how long you will spend in transit to your destination, and
the heading to remain on course, failure to account for the direction and magnitude of the wind
can lead to a damaging effect. When flying in the traffic pattern, it is especially important to
pay attention to the wind, as an inattention can lead to unsafe piloting to yourself and others
flying around you.
Section 1 – Wind Safety in Ground Operations
1) Importance of taxiing with proper wind correction adjustments.
a) Introduce dangers of improper wind control placements, and techniques used to mitigate
the risk taken with taxiing and ground handling on windy days.
2) Importance of proper ground handling procedures.
a) Proper tiedown and hangaring of aircraft can prevent future damage to aircraft.
Section 2 – Wind Safety in the Traffic Pattern
1) Discuss proper and improper crosswind and tailwind (IMPROPER) landing techniques.
a) Tailwind takeoffs and landings should not be attempted.
b) Ailerons into the wind, rudder to keep on the centerline of the runway.
c) Discuss operating limitations such as Max Demonstrated Crosswind Component.
2) Discuss effect of wind in traffic pattern.
a) Crab into the wind to avoid presenting hazard to other aircraft in pattern.
Wind Safety
AVIA 300 – Aviation
Introduction
Wind is one of the largest, if not the largest variable that has to be accounted for before
any flight. Not only does it effect how long you will spend in transit to your destination, and
the heading to remain on course, failure to account for the direction and magnitude of the wind
can lead to a damaging effect. When flying in the traffic pattern, it is especially important to
pay attention to the wind, as an inattention can lead to unsafe piloting to yourself and others
flying around you.
Section 1 – Wind Safety in Ground Operations
1) Importance of taxiing with proper wind correction adjustments.
a) Introduce dangers of improper wind control placements, and techniques used to mitigate
the risk taken with taxiing and ground handling on windy days.
2) Importance of proper ground handling procedures.
a) Proper tiedown and hangaring of aircraft can prevent future damage to aircraft.
Section 2 – Wind Safety in the Traffic Pattern
1) Discuss proper and improper crosswind and tailwind (IMPROPER) landing techniques.
a) Tailwind takeoffs and landings should not be attempted.
b) Ailerons into the wind, rudder to keep on the centerline of the runway.
c) Discuss operating limitations such as Max Demonstrated Crosswind Component.
2) Discuss effect of wind in traffic pattern.
a) Crab into the wind to avoid presenting hazard to other aircraft in pattern.
