Wind Shear

Question 1

Effect of headwind decrease on approach?

Answer 1

Airspeed decreases
RoD increases

Question 2

Correct response to experiencing microburst?

Answer 2

Level the wings
Apply full power
Fly straight ahead

Question 3

What happens to a crosswind from the right during approach (theoretically)?

Answer 3

The crosswind reduces

Question 4

What happens to a crosswind from the left during approach (theoretically)?

Answer 4

The crosswind increases

Question 5

How to remember what happens to a crosswind during descent/approach?

Answer 5

The wind backs down

Question 6

What pressure movement is windshear associated with?

Answer 6

Passing of a front

Question 7

What precipitation is windshear associated with?

Answer 7

Virga

Question 8

What mountainous weather is windshear associated with?

Answer 8

Roll cloud

Question 9

What high pressure component is windshear associated with?

Answer 9

Inversions

Question 10

Why should bank and yaw be avoided during a microburst encounter and response?

Answer 10

Any bank will reduce the climb rate