Looking at aviation products and terminology from around the world, you may be wondering: what is the difference between a wind cone and a wind sock? You could argue there are slight differences, one of which is that wind cones usually have firmer baskets rather than...
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,...
