Originally Posted by
SilkySmooth
I guess my question really is, "If the conditions are not likely to be rapidly changing, is it really necessary to clog up the frequency by asking for a wind check?'
Is it really that big of a deal? I like the fact that the DAL pilots (and I've never noticed them doing it any more than others) ask for this.
I agree with KCFAT. I also ask for wind checks when I'm suspicious of something going on. The wind can change rapidly, and I like to know what to expect, especially if it's a contaminated runway - particularly during the winter months.