To go or not to go?
Often we get the question: Are we going or not? At the end the pilot decides and answers this question. Sometimes It´s possible the decision is made on the field. But that´s only if the weather conditions are difficult to predict. Here is a table with wind speeds. A bit of a funny list but it can tell you or gives you a prediction if a flight can continue. Wind above 5 (Beaufort) is a no go. You will be informed. The table is about average wind speeds. Gusting winds is a whole different story. We will inform you!
Beaufort | KNMI | kt (knots) | km/hr | Experience and exitement. | Amount. |
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0 | No wind | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | Tja, ok, up and down. You will stay at same location. Also fun! | Rare. |
1 | weak | 1 - 3 | 1 - 5 | Ideal wind for all passengers also good for passengers who are not fysical 100% or that are less strong. Easy "standup" landings. | Mostly done. |
2 | weak | 4 - 6 | 6 - 11 | Good wind for an aesy and relaxed flight. We travel a nice distance. Easy "standup" landings. | Mostly done. |
3 | few | 7 - 10 | 12 - 19 | It´s getting a bit more sportif. Good for passengers that like to have it more sportif. Somtimes a "standup" landing! | Regerly done. |
4 | few | 11 - 16 | 20 - 28 | The real challenge! Very sportif and everybody needs to be alert. Landings are most of the time dragged landings. | Seldom. Competitions. |
5 | powerfull | 17 - 21 | 29 - 38 | From here no more flights. To dangerous. |