"Morgans" wrote

I'm sure I read a reg quoted earlier in this thread, that you got to
choose
going up or down, when it was --5.

I found it. Quoted in earlier post by Bob Moo
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4-3-6. Use of Runways/Declared Distances

a. Runways are identified by numbers which indicate the nearest 10-degree
increment of the azimuth of the runway centerline. For example, where the
magnetic azimuth is 183 degrees, the runway designation would be 18; for a
magnetic azimuth of
87 degrees, the runway designation would be 9. For a magnetic azimuth
ending in the number 5, such as 185, the runway designation could be either
18 or 19. Wind direction issued by the tower is also magnetic and wind
velocity is in knots.
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So if this was a valid quote that Bob pulled up, it would seem to put *that*
to rest.

As far as the zero in the runway, I know it is not "correct" in the US, but
I think it is a shame that we do not follow more of the IACO conventions.
Just my opinion, of course.
--
Jim in NC