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AI.VII.K.R2bFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

b. Windshear

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Effects of: b. Windshear

Bottom line

Wind shear is a sudden, drastic change in wind speed and/or direction over a very small area. In either case, a pilot must be prepared to react immediately to these changes to maintain control of the aircraft.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-11) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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