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Where does wind shear occur?
Where does wind shear occur?
At all altitudes, in all directions.
A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion whenever the wind speed at 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the surface is at least ______ knots.
A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion whenever the wind speed at 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the surface is at least ______ knots.
25
When may hazardous wind shear be expected? (Select all that apply)
When may hazardous wind shear be expected? (Select all that apply)
- In areas of low level temperature inversion (correct)
- In stable atmospheric conditions
- In clear air turbulence (correct)
- In frontal zones (correct)
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Study Notes
Wind Shear Overview
- Wind shear occurs at all altitudes and in all wind directions, presenting a universal challenge in aviation.
Temperature Inversion and Wind Speed
- A wind-shear zone typically forms in a temperature inversion when winds reach speeds of at least 25 knots at altitudes between 2,000 to 4,000 feet above ground level.
Conditions for Hazardous Wind Shear
- Hazardous wind shear can be anticipated in areas characterized by low-level temperature inversions, along frontal zones, and within clear air turbulence regions.
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