Yes I think this is probably has something to do with the physiology of the eye, perceptual psychology and the condition and how clean the screen is also a factor. I am always amazed though the reluctance of pilots to request and alternative runways when wind limitations are not a factor.
Oddly I remember a FI examiner, based at Tollerton (Nottingham) had a particular thing on renewals, about the screen being cleaned prior to a FI exam. He took kindly to FI candidates turning up with a bucket and sponge as well as cream cakes for the debrief.
This examiner I will never forget, as on my initial AFI exam, demonstrated an exceptionally slow entry into a barrel roll in a Beagle Pup.
Of course, I'm sure FireFlyBob as well as others will know who I am referring to!
Last edited by athonite; 11th Dec 2013 at 14:55.