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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

Correct
D

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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