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the base leg must be made closer to the runway to land in the intended area in a headwind. [Figure 11-16 C]  However, if more headwind is experienced during fi nal approach, increased power is required to make the intended landing area. [Figure 11-16 D] 

Naturally, the pilot does not have control over the wind but may correct for its effect on the aircraft’s descent by adjusting the base leg of the pattern. The wind can vary signifi cantly at different attitudes and locations in the pattern. If the pilot does not notice the headwind until the base leg, the base 

