Thread: Why is wind directon expressed as "FROM"?
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Old January 5th 06, 09:53 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?



May the wind at your back be your own.