Strong outflow and low-level windshear are ever-present dangers near thunderstorms. By Karsten Shein Comm-Inst Climate Scientist Aircraft flying through a downburst will first encounter strong headwinds, tempting a power reduction, followed by rapid shift to a tailwind and loss of altitude. Full-power go-around should be initiated immediately on recognizing downdraft penetration. fter a long but […]
Microbursts and downdrafts
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