Practice question

What danger does low-level wind shear present to an aircraft on final approach?

  1. Increases fuel consumption during cruise
  2. Causes sudden loss of airspeed, lift, and flight path deviation near the ground
  3. Interferes with VOR navigation signals
  4. Causes altimeter pressure instrument freeze

Answer: B — Causes sudden loss of airspeed, lift, and flight path deviation near the ground

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