Newby Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 I was looking for help in terms of finding the wind direction in the winter time. Especially if nowhere near a windsock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirlygirl Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 let's see : if there's smoke, what ever way that is blowing if there's open water look for smooth water near shore then where the ripples start.. flags on the ground are a good indication too.. just to name some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sharky Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 a few others, especially in winter... drift and apparent groundspeed as you recon the spot, helpful to have slower airspeed (60 mph plus) to really notice either one that 45 degree crab (ball centered) on final might indicate an error in judgment as well!! hope that helps...the first one more than the second... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 Fly Straight and Level, with no wind correvction. Notice to which way you drift, then turn 90 degrees into the wind and and not drift again, you should now have the wind down to about 45 degrees. If it is really cold, and windy, note in what direction the snow drifts over the ground. If you are doing a rcon over a confined area, just note if you drift closer to, or further away from your landing spot! Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 I find that looking at the numbers displayed on the Flight Management System usually work. ok ok, I know if I have nothing constuctive to say I should buzz off :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 Hey Winnie, how goes the battle over the pond? Did you get the "seat" you've been after? Cheers R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hover-Pig Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 Just get the crunchies to pop a smoke in the pick up zone....oh....ah....oh sorry, I just had a flashback to Tac Hel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-rex Posted January 20, 2004 Report Share Posted January 20, 2004 Try to 'feel the machine' Downwind turns in a recci will usually feel like the 'bottom is ready to fall out!' In the downwind turn you will usually increase ground speed and need to pull in a little pitch! depends on amount of wind! If you have more time, establish a contant speed, 30kts and a constant bank of about 10-15 degrees. Keep circling over the recci spot, eventully the 'wind' will push your aircraft downwind, this works if the winds are very light! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 No Roscoe, They did not want me So if you know of any schools in canada looking for a class 2 helicopterinstructor... Have CFI experience, and RDM can probably tell you that I buy Coffee for DFTE's. What's that? OK a large Double Double coming up! :up: Otherwise, just skiing every day, in the lovely skitrails in my hometown, and missing flying like mnothing else!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
412driver Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 winnie, PM on the way.............. 412driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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