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Aviation Winds Types Explained: A Pilot’s In-Depth Guide

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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. DC = arctan(TAS/Vc) Where TAS is the True Airspeed.