FAA AC 00-6B Aviation Weather pg.

7-1, 9-1

Other Weather and Atmosphere Topics

Weather / Atmosphere, Weather Factors

Coriolis effect, Drag

What is wind shear?

August 16, 2018 by ETL

Wind shear is when there is a sudden change in wind direction and/or speed.

Wind shear can be dangerous as the flight environment changes significantly. The pilot
must correct for these changes. This is most important during low-altitude phases of
flight as there is less terrain clearance. For example, there may be a headwind that
abruptly changes to a tailwind.

Reference(s)

AC 00-54 Pilot Windshear Guide

FAA-H-8083-25B Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge 12-11

Other Weather and Atmosphere Topics

Weather / Atmosphere, Weather Factors

What is a microburst?
August 16, 2018 by ETL

A microburst is an intense, but short-lived, downdraft.

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About the Author

Bradley J. Fenster loves aviation and has a passion for teaching. Brad is the owner and the
primary helicopter instructor for ETL Aviation. Prior to learning to fly, Brad spent several
years in the military. Brad was a Special Warfare Combat Craft Crewman in the U.S. Navy
and he was also a Ranger-qualified infantry officer in the Army. Brad is a father and lives in
Lexington, Kentucky with his beautiful wife and two cats.
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