Wind Shear

Question 1

During departure under conditions of suspected low-level wind shear, a sudden decrease in headwind
will cause

Answer 1

a loss in airspeed equal to the decrease in wind velocity.

Question 2

During an approach, the most important and most easily recognized means of being alerted to possible wind shear is monitoring the

Answer 2

power and vertical velocity required to remain on the proper glidepath.

Question 3

What is an important characteristic of wind shear?

Answer 3

It can be present at any level and can exist in both a horizontal and vertical direction.

Question 4

Low-level wind shear may occur when

Answer 4

there is a low-level temperature inversion with strong winds above the inversion.

Question 5

Hazardous wind shear is commonly encountered

Answer 5

in areas of temperature inversion and near thunderstorms.

Question 6

If a temperature inversion is encountered

immediately after takeoff or during an approach to a landing, a potential hazard exists due to

Answer 6

wind shear.

Question 7

GIVEN:

Winds at 3,000 feet - AGL 30 kts
Surface winds - Calm

While on approach for landing, under clear skies with convective turbulence a few hours after sunrise, one should

Answer 7

increase approach airspeed slightly above normal to avoid stalling.

Question 8

The Low Level Wind Shear Alert System

(LLWAS) provides wind data and software process to detect the presence of a

Answer 8

change in wind direction and/or speed within a very short distance above the airport.