Practice question

During a microburst encounter on final approach, what typical sequence of performance changes will an aircraft experience?

  1. A strong headwind causing increased lift, followed by a severe downdraft and a sudden tailwind causing a critical loss of lift.
  2. A strong tailwind causing a loss of airspeed, followed by an updraft and a sudden headwind causing an overspeed.
  3. A sudden drop in temperature, followed by high turbulence and a continuous climb due to thermal updrafts.
  4. Severe roll oscillations, followed by altimeter fluctuations and a sudden heading change.

Answer: A — A strong headwind causing increased lift, followed by a severe downdraft and a sudden tailwind causing a critical loss of lift.

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