It is common for a new (or weak)
controller to turn an aircraft behind another, only to see that same
aircraft pick up a bunch of speed. The turn has nearly no effect on
separation, so they turn them some more. Within minutes, the turn is
fifty degrees and the controller is sucking up a seat cushion. Fun to
watch, but it would be nice to train that kind of stuff out of the
workforce. :-)

With even a close approximation of the winds, the realism is greatly
enhanced. Otherwise, the what-if's are reduced to a bland simulation
and utility is reduced.

Do the controllers know (and have easily available, say, on the
terminal) the wind speed forecasts? Would they be sufficient to greatly
reduce the above scenario?

Jose
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