Flying Magazine

JUNE 14, 2025

Your ground speed increases by 20 knots. Helpful tailwind or dangerous wind shear ahead? Both cockpit and OR demand the same superpower—knowing what matters before it’s too late. Every pilot knows about the situational awareness scan—the continuous visual sweep. Engine instruments. Patient response. They read trends.

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Wind Shear Cockpit Altimeter Weather 76

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A sudden wind shift, a 10-knot or greater speed increase, a 45-degree or more direction change, or gusts exceeding limits may also cause a SPECI. Wind Information The next thing you will find is wind information. This includes the wind direction in degrees and the wind speed in knots.

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Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Air

MAY 21, 2025

Wind Shear: The Abrupt Shift Wind shear refers to any abrupt divergence in wind characteristics be it speed, direction, or both that unfolds over a minimal distance. Altimeter errors can also occur due to pressure changes. And it’s unique in Europe! – A negative value indicates tailwind.

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Crosswind Wind Shear Groundspeed Flight Computer 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

Wind Shear Wind shear happens when the wind suddenly changes speed or direction over a short distance, which creates turbulence. This is why wind shear is described as either vertical or horizontal, depending on the direction of the change. What happens when you fly through wind shear?

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Turbulence Wind Shear Weather Jet 52