Practice question

According to ICAO Annex 3, how is 'Wind Shear' defined?

  1. A change in wind direction and/or speed over a short distance along the flight path of an aircraft
  2. A seasonal reversal of monsoonal winds over coastal regions
  3. The steady decrease of wind speed with increasing altitude
  4. The thermal updraft velocity inside a hurricane eye

Answer: A — A change in wind direction and/or speed over a short distance along the flight path of an aircraft

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