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Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

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Moderate wind shear in some areas could make some thermals somewhat difficult to work but that, too, is typical. ” Unlike tornadoes and other twisters, microbursts are straight-line winds. How Does It Feel in the Cockpit When We Encounter A Microburst? Some passing high clouds were unlikely to be a factor.

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