Wind Safety Outline .docx AVIA 300 Wind Safety AVIA 300 Aviation Introduction Wi

Wind Safety Outline .docx  AVIA 300  Wind Safety  AVIA 300  €“ Aviation   Introduction  Wind is one of the largest, if not the largest variable that has to be accounted for before any flight. Not only does it effect how long you will spend in transit to your destination, and the heading to remain on course, failure to account for the direction and magnitude of the wind can lead to a damaging effect. When flying in the traffic pattern, it is especially important to pay attention to the wind, as an inattention can lead to unsafe piloting to yourself and others flying around you.  Section 1  €“ Wind Safety in Ground Operations  1)  Importance of taxiing with proper wind correction adjustments.  a)  Introduce dangers of improper wind control placements, and techniques used to mitigate the risk taken with taxiing and ground handling on windy days.  2)  Importance of proper ground handling procedures.  a)  Proper tiedow