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Old January 5th 06, 06:12 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Why is wind directon expressed as "FROM"?

JohnH wrote:
Is it me, or is wind direction bass ackwards?

Vectors normally indicate direction an object is moving, but not so
with wind.

Why is that?


The child asked his father, "Why does an elephant have such a funny nose?"
The father thought awhile, then replied, "Cause that's the way it is!"

That's pretty much the logic behind wind direction.

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