Altimeter Stability Wind Shear 
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Thunderstorms can also bring wind shear and lightning. Altimeter Setting The altimeter setting gives you pressure information in inches of mercury or hectopascals. For accurate altitude readings, you should set your aircraft’s altimeter to match the local altimeter setting.
Pilot Institute
MAY 26, 2025
First of all, the sudden and quick movements can affect crew performance and the stability of your aircraft. Wind Shear Wind shear happens when the wind suddenly changes speed or direction over a short distance, which creates turbulence. What happens when you fly through wind shear?
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