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AWS Windsock 18X72 Orange & White

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Part# 13-06477
MFR Model# AWCS18-72O/W

Overview

What makes our aviation windsocks different?
Two major things make a windsock, its material and its construction. We start off with a premium nylon fabric that is made right here in the USA to our exacting standards. Nylon offers unparalleled windsock durability to the elements and will not become rigid in cold weather, keeping our windsocks extremely responsive in even the slightest of wind. From there it gets urethane coated and UV protected, giving the windsock superior fade resistance and color retention. The material is subjected to a variety of tests by an independent lab to verify its structural integrity and UV resistance. This superior material is then cut and sewn right here in our own facility. Our reinforced double stitched hems and heavy duty brass grommets, assures our windsocks long life reliability.

Why do we go through the added expense of a superior material and manufacturing process? To meet our customers needs. These are just a few of our demanding windsock customers.
US Military
US Coast Guard
US Embassies
State Airports
Offshore Oil Rigs
Nuclear Power Plants
Medical Heliports
Government Bio Hazard Units

Note: Windsock only. Frames sold separately
   
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Works great, easy to install.

Jim E Verified Purchase

AWS Windsock 18X72 Orange & White
October 30, 2024

Great Quality

Allen A Verified Purchase

AWS Windsock 18X72 Orange & White
October 23, 2024

This is a great windsock. I bought this to replace a 10-year-old one that I bought of the same make from Aircraft Spruce The one that it replaced was a little faded a whole bunch, dirty but structurally it was in fantastic shape Truly, one of the best Wock out there

Brian D Verified Purchase

AWS Windsock 18X72 Orange & White
September 7, 2024

Good quality and comes with heavy zip ties ( although I was shorted one) It should be noted that there is a grommet installed for a drain so that needs to be on the bottom when you tie it to the frame.

Blaine F Verified Purchase

AWS Windsock 18X72 Orange & White
August 12, 2023

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Harvey S Verified Purchase

AWS Windsock 18X72 Orange & White
May 30, 2023

Top quality, highly recommended!

Dan O Verified Purchase

AWS Windsock 18X72 Orange & White
June 27, 2022

Great quality product.

Frank Verified Purchase

AWS Windsock 18X72 Orange & White
October 7, 2021

Great product, swift delivery and fair price.

Francine R
April 26, 2021

This windsock is very wellmade and sturdy. It was advertised as a 10 x 36 but it is actually 12 x 36...we measured on its arrival. We can buy a larger fixture.

Cheryl W
April 3, 2021

Received windsock express within 2 days to Australia. Very quick service. The product is high quality .

Tom T
February 15, 2021

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Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Do these Nylon Windsocks under the heading Airport Orange and White Windsocks - stand fully erect at the standard 15 Kts?

The 10" windsocks respond in very light winds as long as trees or buildings don't obstruct the wind flow. Calibrated windsocks start at 13" diameter.

Q: 18x72. What does 18 & 72 represent?

18" diameter and 72" length.

Q: Do these wind socks come with a frame?

No, these are the wind socks only. Frames and poles must be purchased separately.

Q: My first time purchasing a wind sock, does the price includes the stand/pole as well as the sock?

No, this is just the windsock. For a complete set up, you will need a pole and frame as well as the sock.

Q: If the 13 diameter is a calibrated windsock, does it come with written instructions for determining the current windspeed based off the colored stripes?

These have a standard calibration. Alternating stripes of high visibility orange and white were initially used to help to estimate the speed of wind. Each stripe adds up 3 knots to the estimated wind speed. However, some circle frames mountings cause windsocks to be held open at one end, indicating a velocity of 3 knots, even though anemometers would show no wind speed. A fully extended windsock suggests a wind speed of 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) or greater.

Q: My windsock frame is 24 diameter with the 24 extending 18. Are these windsocks tapered?

These are tapered. You would need the 24"x96" for that frame.

Q: How does the windsock attach to the frame?

You would use the included zip ties to attach the sock to the frame.

Q: Will your longer windsock design help determine wind speeds greater than 15 knots? Are there more orange and white stripes correlating to greater wind speeds in the design of your longer socks?

This is not a calibrated windsock.

Q: Are these wind socks reflective?

No, they are not.

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