tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429311486394377221.post2949410063857437337..comments2024-01-25T19:59:19.744-05:00Comments on COPA Flight 8 Ottawa: Which runway? Where’s the windsock?Michael Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881160865679740901noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429311486394377221.post-57393433348709113552007-10-12T22:00:00.000-04:002007-10-12T22:00:00.000-04:00Ah, the good old days when we had a 'Wind Tee', a ...Ah, the good old days when we had a 'Wind Tee', a big orange and white airplane-like contraption which was cranked around to indicate the runway in use. Great for no-wind or 90 degree crosswind situations. Unfortunately it didn't tell you what the wind actually was, but there was no confusion over which runway to use.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your site. Good idea. Come visit mine at www.hoftec.blogspot.comFrank Hofmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206449700569478848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429311486394377221.post-53902147174093148702007-10-01T08:57:00.000-04:002007-10-01T08:57:00.000-04:00I agree, an electronic wind indicator, is a great ...I agree, an electronic wind indicator, is a great idea. ASOS, AWOS, and other automated systems do pretty much as you suggest. Most will broadcast on VHF and many also are accessible by phone, in the USA anyway. They tend to be expensive, especially if they are used to report official weather observations. That said, maybe someone will come up with an inexpensive electronic device (say using LED lights) aimed at visually displaying wind direction and speed. It could be left on all the time? Then aircraft without electrics could use it too, and it would be work day and night. There is a project for you...<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your comments.<BR/><BR/>Michael ShawMichael Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881160865679740901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429311486394377221.post-89800622919417459682007-09-30T09:27:00.000-04:002007-09-30T09:27:00.000-04:00Hey guys, it's 2007 already!How about we install e...Hey guys, it's 2007 already!<BR/><BR/>How about we install electronic devices that will broadcast the wind direction, speed and altimeter setting on the aiport frequency if you key the mike "X" number of times kind of like enabling the runway lights.Lloyd G Bunburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345483888903697463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429311486394377221.post-78656785421651103202007-09-30T09:24:00.000-04:002007-09-30T09:24:00.000-04:00Hey, it's 2007 guys! Why not have an electronic d...Hey, it's 2007 guys! Why not have an electronic device that broadcasts the wind direction and speed on the airport frequency if you key the mike "x" number of times!Lloyd G Bunburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345483888903697463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429311486394377221.post-8384655421009833752007-09-20T09:26:00.000-04:002007-09-20T09:26:00.000-04:00Actually I can see the socks just fine from 1500 f...Actually I can see the socks just fine from 1500 feet. Maybe is is your glasses?<BR/><BR/>AdamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com