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Are Dry Microbursts Really An Invisible Trap? – Responding to Reactions

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

Considering the delay in the AWOS reporting, it may also be helpful to proactively use the radio to ask anyone on the ground for the current winds (e.g. Microbursts are not the only source of severe wind-shear close to the ground. Sudden and very powerful surface winds can have various other causes. Absolutely!

Wind Shear

Wind Shear AGL Lift Runway

Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

After we decided this, we heard a Challenger jet announce “Taxiing to 26 for takeoff”. It’s worth noting that Shmulik had a close call in the past: a jet pulled onto the runway in front of him with no radio call. This near miss was avoided only by the jet taking off immediately in front of him. He tried again, with no reply.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway

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Are Dry Microbursts Really An Invisible Trap? – Responding to Reactions

Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

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