destination airport has one runway, 08-26, and the wind is calm. The normal approach in calm wind is a left hand pattern to runway 08. There is no other traffic at the airport. A thunderstorm about 6 miles west is beginning to develop to its mature stage, and rain is starting to reach the ground. The pilot decides to
A)Fly normal approach to runway 8
B)Fly a right hand approach to runway 8
C)Fly the approach to runway 26
D)Fly to the west for a fun ride

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Fly the approach to runway 26. The winds from the storm could suddenly gust up and you don't want to be in a short final or even in the flare when a tailwind from a storm gusts up. No other traffic and calm winds currently means that you can land on any runway you want. Go for the safe bet and land on 26.

Destination Airport Has One Runway, 08-26, and the Wind Is