Aviation English
Meteorology

Was ist Windscherung?

Windscherung A sudden change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance, hazardous during takeoff and landing.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Windscherung” Used in Practice?

Windscherungswarnung im Anflug auf Bahn 34 aktiv, erwarten Sie plötzliche Geschwindigkeitsänderungen unterhalb 800 Fuß.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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Was ist Windscherung?

A sudden change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance, hazardous during takeoff and landing.

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