What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flight affected by winds? (6,9)" mean?

The definition is "Flight affected by winds?". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. Cryptic definition The answer is SPIRAL STAIRCASE.

What is the answer to "Flight affected by winds? (6,9)"?

The answer is SPIRAL STAIRCASE.

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