Practice question
According to ICAO Annex 3, how is 'Wind Shear' defined?
- A change in wind direction and/or speed over a short distance along the flight path of an aircraft
- A seasonal reversal of monsoonal winds over coastal regions
- The steady decrease of wind speed with increasing altitude
- 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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