Windshear - OMA

Question 1

When does windshear need to reported to ATC?

Answer 1

If encountered windshear needs to be reported with height and severity.

Question 2

What is windshear?

Answer 2

Unacceptable flight path deviations below 1000feet in excess of - 15/500/5/1

15 knots IAS
500 fpm vertical speed
5 degrees pitch
1 dot displacement from G/S
Unusual thrust lever position

Question 3

What actions should be taken if severe windshear is forecast?

Answer 3

Do Not Takeoff!

Question 4

What power setting should be used if windshear is reported or anticipated?

Answer 4

Full Power should be used if windshear is reported or anticipated.

Question 5

What thrust setting can be used if windshear is caused by strong winds?

Answer 5

Reduced thrust may be used if windshear is caused by strong winds and NOT associated with CB’s or frontal activity.

Question 6

When can a windshear warning be treated as advisory?

Answer 6

In extreme turbulence associated with strong winds a windshear warning may be treated as advisory provided it has been anticipated and briefed and appropriate allowances made.

Question 7

What is the call of ‘WINDSHEAR GO AROUND’ used to indicate to the other crew member?

Answer 7

The call of ‘WINDSHEAR GO AROUND’ indicates to the other crew member that a positive climb rate is to be maintained at the cost of airspeed up to the point of stalling.