Wind shear is most dangerous to aircraft during:

Takeoff and landing at low altitude

Correct

Cruise at high altitude

High-altitude cruise in clear air

Taxiing

Explanation

Wind shear is most dangerous during takeoff and landing when the aircraft is at low altitude, low speed, and in a high-drag configuration with limited energy to recover.

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