Hello, I was just wondering if there are any general numbers that real MD-11 pilots enter into the FMC for headwinds or tailwinds. I use activesky to get an average wind, but what do real MD-11 pilots use or is there just a general number for say a strong headwind or tailwind?Thanks, David Schleck (KMKE)

David,for a short flight you may use the average wind, there is no such thing as a general number. But for longer flights use the winds specific to each waypoint, as given by ActiveSky.More documentation on wind entries is coming very shortly.Cheers,Markus

Hi David,The basic answer is dispatch give you the figure, either uploaded via ACARS or you enter them yourself. I just add the average winds through active sky unless the enroute winds are significant.

And it is beauty that we are able to go to such a level of detail in flight planning...:)Looking forward to the "more documentation" Markus!Andrew