An atmospheric condition where winds vary rapidly over a short distance, which can be extremely dangerous for aircraft flying in the area.
Questions tagged [windshear]
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Why shouldn't the pilot change the aircraft's configuration while avoiding windshear during landing?
According to the procedures, when going around, due to windshear, pilots shouldn't change the aircraft's configuration, such as flaps position and landing gear extension. If changing, would the aircraft lose the lift? why?
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Do pilots on approach receive automated warnings of sudden windshear or seismic motion?
I've read about Windshear Awareness and there is mention of a Predictive Windshear System (PWS) which I believe is a function of the radar system of the aircraft itself.
To complement the reactive windshear system and provide an early warning of…
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