weather theoryFAA-published sample question (IRH, Aug 2021)
When climbing or descending through an area of possible wind shear, the pilot should be aware of
A
a fast rate of climb and a slow rate of descent.
B
a rapid change of airspeed.✓ Correct Answer
C
airframe icing.
Explanation
Wind shear is a sudden change in wind speed or direction, so its main effect on an aircraft climbing or descending through it is a rapid change in airspeed (and resulting lift and climb or sink rate), as the AIM describes for microbursts. Icing is unrelated, and the rates of climb and descent can change in either direction.
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