Radar Flashcards

1
Q

FOM definition of windshear

A

Change in wind direction or velocity resulting in airspeed change of more than 10 kts

Severe windshear- airspeed change >15 kts, VS > 500 fpm, attitude >5*

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When is PWS active

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Active <2300’, alerts <1200’ regardless of radar being on

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