2-RADAR

Question 1

How would a flight crew analyze windshear with the RADAR system off?

Answer 1

• If the PWS switch is in AUTO, reactive windshear detection is still available, even though the RADAR system is off.

Question 2

When are predictive windshear (WINDSHEAR AHEAD) alerts inhibited?

Answer 2

• On takeoff above 100 knots and up to 50 feet.
• During landing below 50 feet