pratham_pathak👨🏻‍✈️✈️ on Instagram: "A windsock may look simple ☁️, but for pilots it’s a powerful visual instrument on every airfield ✈️ A windsock works on pure physics. When wind enters the wide end, it inflates the fabric and pushes it outward 💨. The narrow end always points away from the wind, clearly showing the wind direction 🧭. This instantly tells pilots where the wind is coming from. But a windsock doesn’t only show direction — it also gives wind speed indications 🌬️ • If the wind

A windsock is a simple tool to show wind direction and give a rough idea of wind speed. Here’s how to read it: 1. Wind Direction The open end (wide mouth) points into the wind (where the wind is coming from). The tapered end (narrow tail) points where the wind is going. Example: If the windsock is pointing east, the wind is coming from the west → it’s a westerly wind. 2. Wind Speed (Approximate) Windsocks are designed in segments (usually 5 rings/sections). Each segment filled with air indicates