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Old November 12th, 2006, 21:17   #15
meritflyer
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Default Re: Uncontrolled Field with no ASOS

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Originally Posted by Van_Hoolio View Post
I've heard controllers ask airliners what the winds aloft are numerous times. I'm guessing many have a computed readout of the winds aloft readily available based on the ground speed, air speed, course & heading. Or else airline pilots are super fast with the E6-B.
Almost all Garmin GPS units will give you a read out for winds if you plug the variables in.
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