Video tip: How to determine the wind direction for takeoff and landing
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When departing or approaching an airport, it’s important that you choose a runway that allows you to take off or land into the wind. This week’s tip looks at some common wind direction indicators found on the ground at many airports, along with how to use the radio to tune into automated weather reporting systems.
The video clip below is from Sporty’s 2025 Learn to Fly Course
As Sporty’s lead aviation course and video producer, Bret is usually flying an interesting airplane, and often with a camera rolling. He oversees the development, production and distribution of over 30 aviation courses from Sporty's, including the Private Pilot Learn to Fly Course. He is a flight instructor and check airman at the Sporty's Academy flight school and a senior captain on a Cessna Citation.
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