Why are airplanes wary of windshear?

Why are airplanes wary of windshear?

Airplanes can get uncontrollable during windshear.

What are SOP's? And why do you think Airlines have SOP's?

What are SOP's? And why do you think Airlines have SOP's?

SOP's are Standard Operating Procedures, they provide safety, uniformity and work ethics.

What is the movement of the center of pressure during/approaching a stall?

What is the movement of the center of pressure during/approaching a stall?

Center of pressure moves forward when approaching a stall.

What is the maximum operating ceiling of a typical jet?

What is the maximum operating ceiling of a typical jet?

41.000ft

Is the Seneca turbocharged?

Is the Seneca turbocharged?

What is EGPWS?

What is EGPWS?

Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System, provides a greater level of detection than GPWS.

EGPWS is capable of ‘looking ahead’ to identify potential risks on the aircraft flight path as it includes a terrain and obstacle database.

How does a stall strip work?

How does a stall strip work?

A stall strip, usually located close to the wing root, causes the airflow to separate at a lower angle of attack and ensures that the wing root stalls before the wing tips.

What is the average temperature at 25,000ft according to ISA?

What is the average temperature at 25,000ft according to ISA?

-35°C

What is windshear?

What is windshear?

Windshear is a change of wind speed and/or direction from place to place, including updraughts and down draughts.

It is ussualy characterized by a strong change over a short distance. Windshear can effect the flight path and airspeed and can be hazardous.

You are at the end of the runway with the static ports blocked. What will be the reading on the altimeter after departure?

You are at the end of the runway with the static ports blocked. What will be the reading on the altimeter after departure?

The elevation at which the airplane departed from the runway.

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