Originally Posted by
johnso29
Or you could just look at the runway to see your drift. I am of course assuming is it's VMC.
Exactly. You see what's happening to the airplane, then you react to it. It's more spontaneous.
If you get a wind-check, then you have an idea as to what to expect, and you can plan. Planning is fine and all, but anticipation almost always ruins the surprise.
Fly fresh, fly free, fly in the moment.