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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. DC = arctan(TAS/Vc) Where TAS is the True Airspeed. And it’s unique in Europe! – A negative value indicates tailwind.

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10 Apps Every Student Pilot Should Be Using in 2025

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WX Aviation Weather Overview : Tailored specifically for pilots, Aviation Weather is a one-stop app for aviation weather products, giving quick access to METARs, TAFs, and more.

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Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

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Moderate wind shear in some areas could make some thermals somewhat difficult to work but that, too, is typical. At the high density altitude at Rifle a ground speed of 92 kt would have been equivalent to an indicated airspeed of less than 80 kt. ” Unlike tornadoes and other twisters, microbursts are straight-line winds.

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