Operational Procedureseasy#1018
A microburst wind shear encounter on final approach initially produces:
A
A sudden decrease in airspeed
B
Constant conditions throughout
C
An initial increase in headwind and performance, followed by a downdraft and tailwind with decreasing performance
CorrectD
Only a downdraft component
Explanation
A microburst initially increases headwind (performance gain), then transitions to a downdraft and increasing tailwind (severe performance loss).
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