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PA.IV.M.R2bFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

b. Windshear

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Effects of: b. Windshear

Bottom line

A sudden, drastic shift in wind speed, direction, or both that may occur in the horizontal or vertical plane. Ground topography and large buildings can break up the flow of the wind and create wind gusts that change rapidly in direction and speed.

FAA references

  1. AFH Glossary (p. G-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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