Final Approach Indicated Airspeed Wind Shear 
Air Facts
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Flying to Oklahoma from New Jersey in my G36 Bonanza, I once encountered a mountain wave where the indicated airspeed changed from 92 knots to 164 knots without a single bump. As we got crossed the final approach fix, the rain shaft grew. I looked at the airspeed and it was jumping +/-5-10 knots.
Chess In the Air
JUNE 24, 2022
Moderate wind shear in some areas could make some thermals somewhat difficult to work but that, too, is typical. Without knowing the horizontal wind direction and speed at this point it is impossible to say what his indicated airspeed was. Some passing high clouds were unlikely to be a factor.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
52 
Let's personalize your content