Special Operations Part 2

Question 1

Wind sheer:

reduction in headwind when landing will result in a?

Answer 1

Undershoot

Question 2

Wind sheer:

Increase in headwind when landing will result in a?

Answer 2

Overshoot

Question 3

Wind sheer:

Reduction in headwind when taking-off will result in a?

Answer 3

Overshoot

Question 4

Wind sheer:

Increase in headwind when taking-off will result in a?

Answer 4

Undershoot

Question 5

A typical microburst is associated with a -

Answer 5

thunderstorm

Question 6

Potential microburst can be identified by observing the cloud and looking for -

Answer 6

rain shafts, virga or dust circles

Question 7

The thunderstorm microbursts usually produce extreme wind shear because as the burst reaches the ground it -

Answer 7

rolls outward and upward.

Question 8

Approach paths over water can be a precursor for -

Answer 8

wind shear

Question 9

Approach speed, when wind shear is expected, should be increased by -

Answer 9

5 - 10kts

Question 10

To predict wind shear, use the -

Answer 10

500ft wind instead of the surface wind

Question 11

The type of flap settings to use when wind shear is expected?

Answer 11

little flap or no flap.