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Mini-Game · Controller Ready

Weather and Wind

Calm air is best for flying.

Beginner = bright + friendly · Advanced = dark + tech
Overview

Wind can push your drone, so it is safer to fly when the air is calm.

Learning objective

Decide whether weather conditions are safe to fly.

Key vocabulary
  • Gust: Sudden, brief increase in wind.
  • Turbulence: Choppy, irregular air.
Visual diagramWind & Weather Limits
Calm 0–10 mphCaution 10–20No-Fly 20+ClearRain / Storms
Take your time — on-screen prompts guide each step.
Aim into the wind direction shown and hold steady.
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Instructions

How to play · Wind Read

Goal

Read the wind and choose a safe flight call.

Controls
  • Click / Tap · Select Fly, Caution, or No-Fly
Win condition

Make the right call on every scenario.

  1. Check wind speed, gust, and direction on the gauge.
  2. Below safe limit → Fly.
  3. Near the limit or gusting → Caution.
  4. Above limit or storming → No-Fly.
Quick quiz
1. Sudden wind bursts are…
2. Strong wind makes flying…
3. A wind sock shows…
4. Choppy, irregular air is called…
5. A safe rule of thumb is to avoid flying when wind is…
Reflection

How do you adjust when something doesn't go your way?

Badge reward
Wind Warrior
Held the line through gusts.