AI.VI.B.R3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Windshear and wake turbulence.

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Windshear and wake turbulence.

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The applicant explains and teaches how to identify and manage risk associated with: Windshear and wake turbulence.

FAA references

  1. AIM 7-4-1 (General) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  2. AIM 7-4-5 (Operations Problem Areas) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. AIM 4-6-7 (Guidance on Wake Turbulence) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. AIM 7-4-9 (Air Traffic Wake Turbulence Separations) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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