Author Topic: WIND SOCK (Read 598 times)

bert123 · « **on:** July 25, 2011, 09:07:34 AM »

The Wind Sock is up standing proud, thanks to everyone that helped

Richard L · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:19:39 AM »

the new wind sock rocks! Nice job, Bert!

HaterAde · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2011, 12:07:52 PM »

That is a fine windsock.

bert123 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:43:12 AM »

Thanks guys, that is a nice pic

Hanthrolo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2011, 10:45:21 AM »

Is there anything about the wind sock that can let one know the mph of the wind? Just curious

Twister66 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2011, 11:00:56 AM »

Here's a quick Wiki answer, Hans. It is not an exact science.

Per FAA standards, a 15-knot (28 km/h; 17 mph) wind will fully extend the properly functioning windsock. A 3-knot (5.6 km/h; 3.5 mph) breeze will cause the properly functioning windsock to orient itself according to the wind.

HaterAde · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2011, 11:10:44 AM »

Quote from: Hanthrolo on August 02, 2011, 10:45:21 AM

Is there anything about the wind sock that can let one know the mph of the wind? Just curious

Still and flaccid: 0-2 mph, possible low temps.
Free-swinging/flopping around: 3-8 mph
Partially erect: 9-14 mph
Completely straight, full throbbing erection: 15 mph+

The picture posted above appears to have been taken at the 3-8 mph range.

jack · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2011, 04:46:35 PM »

howto.......make a windsock seem inappropriate.......Redwings.....figures....

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