CA.I.C.K3bFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge
b. Wind (e.g., windshear, mountain wave, factors affecting wind, etc.)
Meteorology applicable to the departure, en route, alternate, and destination under visual flight rules (VFR) in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), including expected climate and hazardous conditions such as: b. Wind (e.g., windshear, mountain wave, factors affecting wind, etc.)
Bottom line
Maintain awareness of conditions that can lead to various types of turbulence, such as clear air turbulence, mountain waves, wind shear, and thunderstorms or microbursts.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| significant changes within 1 hour before and after the ETA | Destination forecast |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 5, Environmental Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AC 91-92, para. 7.6 — AC No: 91-92
- AC 91-92 Appendix A — AC No: 91-92
- AFH ch. 17 (pp. 17-7–17-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- 14 CFR 91.151 (Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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