Before take-off
Write wind speed and direction
on map
Note compass heading for
into-wind
Note position of the Sun for
into-wind
This will change as the day
progresses, of course
During flight
Keep a check on wind direction in relation to above by
means of
drift in thermals
cloud shadows on the ground
possibly, wind-socks/flags
(if youre lucky) smoke, ripples on water/crops, wind
shadows on lakes
etc
(poss) the wind arrow on your computer (but be
circumspect)
Approach & landing
Wind backs as you descend (up to 30o anti-c/w)
You dont necessarily have to be dead into wind (unless
it is very strong) but
you probably dont want a tail wind component