Getting Radio Wind Correction Data

[Darkwolf187]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I've been having a read through the manual and also trying it out in missions. I've seen people saying that you can get wind correction (layer) data from the JTAC and (specifically) from ATCs.

 

I'm currently using Easy Communications. When I use the ATCs menu in comms and select a nearby allied airfield, I have no options besides options to do with landing (eg, Inbound and Request Azimuth).

 

When it comes to setting up wind correction layers in the LASTE page on the CDU, what's the "right" way to get that data? Assume I have no JTAC to talk to.

 

Right now, the only way I can think of getting that data is to actually fly the Hog through the air column and read off the temp and wind info off of the CDU Steerpoint page and write it down for various altitudes.

[BigfootMSR]

You get the wind direction from the ATC when requesting start up I believe. They do not have an option beyond that point, aka after taxiing ect to get the wind data from them. It would be nice to have though. I also believe that when the ATC gives you the data, its the data at ground levels. You still have to to input the wind corrections for the 6k MSL range ect.

[Darkwolf187]

Ah, that's probably why I don't see it. I'm usually naughty and I don't request engine startup :D

[WildBillKelsoe]

I also believe that when the ATC gives you the data, its the data at ground levels. You still have to to input the wind corrections for the 6k MSL range ect.

 

True, and the mission briefing is the help in that case.