Guides

CAA CAP 168 Windsock Requirements: A Practical ...

CAA CAP 168 (Civil Aviation Authority Licensing of Aerodromes) is the document UK aerodrome operators use to demonstrate that their site meets the licensing standards set by the UK Civil...

Windsocks for Lifting Operations: LOLER, BS 712...

Lifting operations live or die by wind awareness. A tower crane lifting a steel beam, a mast climbing work platform raising operatives up a facade, a construction hoist moving materials...

Aviation vs Industrial Windsock Specifications:...

Aviation windsocks are manufactured to meet national and international aerodrome standards. These standards specify the windsock's purpose as a visual wind direction and approximate wind speed indicator for aircraft operations.

How to Choose the Right Windsock Size: 4FT, 7FT...

A practical guide to choosing the right windsock size for your site. Compare 4FT, 7FT and 12FT windsocks by application, compliance standard and specification. CAA CAP 168, ICAO Annex 14...

Windsock Installation Guide: Snap-On vs Lace-On...

Professional windsocks use one of two attachment methods. The choice between them depends on the mounting hardware already installed at your site, not on the windsock itself. The fabric, material...

When to Replace Your Windsock: Degradation Sign...

Most professional windsocks need replacing every 6 to 18 months. The range is wide because degradation depends on where the windsock is installed, what it is exposed to, and how...