Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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While modern systems provide wind information, windsocks are a helpful tool to gauge direction and wind speeds before take-off or landing. 

Watch our latest animation for practical guidance on windsock interpretation, drawn from CASA's Visual Flight Rules Guide. 

Refresh your knowledge before your next flight.

You'll find more relevant information about weather and forecasting in the Pilot safety hub: https://civilaviation.au/weather-and-forecasting.