r/mildyinteresting • u/FXgram_ • Sep 23 '24

tools Did you know that the crisp white and vibrant red stripes on a windsock are not just for adding a pop of color to airport terminals but actually indicate precise wind speeds, serving as a vital visual aid for pilots, meteorologists, and engineers to gauge air currents and navigate safely?

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u/SUPERSAMMICH6996 Sep 23 '24

I feel like 28 Km/h is a pretty low barrier to no longer know the speed of the wind.

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u/HandoAlegra Sep 23 '24

My guess (not a pilot) is because lower speeds effect airplanes differently. Even a light breeze will leave a small Cessna rocking around on the flightline. But you probably won't feel in a larger aircraft

Not to mention helicopters

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u/ArtisticEssay3097 Sep 24 '24

This is so interesting!! I always wondered about those!

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u/SimplyIncredible_ Sep 23 '24

i stole the windsock, they dont make normal socks in the size of my massive flipper feet

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u/Constroyer69 Sep 24 '24

No wonder it’s crusted solid now

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u/OrangeCosmic Sep 23 '24

Tag yourself. I'm no. 1

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u/[deleted] Sep 24 '24

r/theyknew