Windshear Flashcards

1
Q

WS Escape Manoeuvre

A

-Disengage Autopilot
-Push TOGA
-Aggressively apply max thrust
-Disengage Auto Throttle
-Simultaneously Roll wings level and rotate towards 15deg pitch
-Retract Speed brakes
-Follow FD if available.

Do not change gear or flap config until WS no longer a factor
Monitor VS and Alt
Do not attempt to regain lost IAS until WS no longer a factor

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2
Q

WS on Takeoff

A

Rotate at least 2000ft (609m)
(Start of touch down zone markings) before end of runway
Pitch to 15deg
Carry out escape manoeuvre

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3
Q

Wind shear condition

A

Below 1000ft
Changes in excess of.
15kts indicated speed
5 deg pitch attitude
1 dot from glide slope
Unusual thrust lever position for sustained period

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4
Q

Reducing headwind/ increasing tailwind

A

Drop in Airspeed equalling increased ROD

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5
Q

Increasing Headwind/ positive shear

A

Sudden Increase in IAS
Tendency for Autothrottle to pull thrust off to maintain speed
Risk of ending up in low energy state

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