Preferred calm winds runway not correct

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10/9/2018 8:52 AM
 
John Miller
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As usual, I am still discovering useful items on IFLY since there is not comprehensive manual. I am always pleasantly surprised at what is available on this app.

I just discovered that when clicking on an airport the box that pops up shows the preferable runway considering the winds. However, I have found that the info is not correct when showing the preferred runway during calm winds. Examples in my area are Corona Municipal (KAJO) and Riverside Municipal (KRAL). Both indicate the east facing runway. Actually, the west facing runways are preferred during calm winds. 
 
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10/9/2018 10:35 AM
 
Hook
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I don't know that that data is available to iFly.  I seem to recall this discussion before.  Also, not every airport has a designated runway for calm conditions.

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10/9/2018 11:38 AM
 
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Hook wrote:

I don't know that that data is available to iFly.  I seem to recall this discussion before.  Also, not every airport has a designated runway for calm conditions.

 


Yes, I think you are correct. iFLY is only optimizing runway choice based on wind conditions. It does not use narrative information beyond that.
 
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10/12/2018 9:35 AM
 
John Miller
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Info is only valuable if it is correct. Since IFLY is providing optimum runway in relation to winds it would be more accurate to show preferred runway when winds are calm. I am curious as to how IFLY determines runway when winds are calm?

The two runways I mentioned KAJO and KRAL use west facing runways when winds are calm yet IFLY shows east facing runways. 

Nuff said. I was just providing feedback.

John M

 
 
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10/12/2018 11:55 AM
 
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Probably the longest, then maybe at random or the lowest number, etc.
 
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