Is It Safe to Fly in High Winds? In general, the answer is yes. In addition to the fact that modern aircraft are designed to perform well in very high winds, pilots around the world must be able to demonstrate skill at flying in windy conditions in order to become licensed. While high winds can occasionally prevent planes from taking off or landing on time, winds won’t put your flight in any danger. A gust or “Wind gust“ is a brief increase in the speed of the wind, usually less than 20 seconds. This foot
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