Next time you’re at an airport, take a look around for a brightly colored cone billowing in the wind. That’s a wind sock, a simple yet vital tool used to communicate wind speed and direction to pilots. It’s essential for safe takeoffs and landings,...
Have you ever driven at night in area with few to no lights? Imagine an airplane pilot having to do the same while on a busy runway. This very thought seems absurd and goes to show how airport lighting is integral for safe airport operations, especially in the dark....