What actions would you consider following a windshear report?

What actions would you consider following a windshear report?

• A. Stay away from the area or divert around the area
• B. If an airport, hold and wait or divert
• C. Continue the approach as planned
• D. Increase airspeed to reduce time in windshear

Answer: (A)

Windshear can cause abrupt changes in airspeed and flight path, so the safest response is to minimize exposure by not flying through the affected air mass and by rerouting or diverting to avoid it. Staying clear of the windshear zone gives you a much better chance to regain stable airspeed and configuration before attempting further operations. Increasing speed to rush through the area doesn’t remove the hazard and can worsen stall margins or control feel, while continuing the approach keeps you in the risky conditions. Holding at an airport to wait isn’t the general remedy unless specifically directed; the practical action is to stay away from the windshear area or divert around it.

Windshear can cause abrupt changes in airspeed and flight path, so the safest response is to minimize exposure by not flying through the affected air mass and by rerouting or diverting to avoid it. Staying clear of the windshear zone gives you a much better chance to regain stable airspeed and configuration before attempting further operations. Increasing speed to rush through the area doesn’t remove the hazard and can worsen stall margins or control feel, while continuing the approach keeps you in the risky conditions. Holding at an airport to wait isn’t the general remedy unless specifically directed; the practical action is to stay away from the windshear area or divert around it.