Aviation Dictionary

FETCH

An area where wind is generating waves on the water sur-face. Also the distance the waves have been driven by the wind blowing in a constant direction without obstruction.

Dictionary Term

FETCH

Definition

An area where wind is generating waves on the water sur-face. Also the distance the waves have been driven by the wind blowing in a constant direction without obstruction.

References

Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024