Aviation English
Meteorology

Qu'est-ce que cisaillement du vent ?

cisaillement du vent 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 “cisaillement du vent” Used in Practice?

Alerte cisaillement du vent en approche piste 34, attendez-vous à des variations soudaines de vitesse en dessous de 800 pieds.

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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Qu'est-ce que cisaillement du vent ?

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

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