pratham_pathak👨🏻‍✈️✈️ on Instagram: "A windsock may look simple ☁️, but for pilots it’s a powerful visual instrument on every airfield ✈️ A windsock works on pure physics. When wind enters the wide end, it inflates the fabric and pushes it outward 💨. The narrow end always points away from the wind, clearly showing the wind direction 🧭. This instantly tells pilots where the wind is coming from. But a windsock doesn’t only show direction — it also gives wind speed indications 🌬️ • If the wind

Windsock wind cone conical textile tube basic guide to wind direction and speed

Red and white windsock flutters in light showing wind direction and speed at airport. Weather vane near forest and dirt runway. Safe weather conditions for flying

How to read a windsock

A windsock is a simple tool to show wind direction and give a rough idea of wind speed. Here’s how to read it: 1. Wind Direction The open end (wide mouth) points into the wind (where the wind is coming from). The tapered end (narrow tail) points where the wind is going. Example: If the windsock is pointing east, the wind is coming from the west → it’s a westerly wind. 2. Wind Speed (Approximate) Windsocks are designed in segments (usually 5 rings/sections). Each segment filled with air indicates