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A pilot encounters windshear on final approach. What should he/she do to most safely escape it?

  • A

    Aggressively apply full thrust using the aircraft performance.

  • B
    Engage the autopilot as it flies better than a human.
  • C

    Pitch up high, but DO NOT activate the stick shaker.

  • D

    Pitch up to a maximum of 10 degrees without activating the stick pusher.

The wind shear escape manoeuvre requires the application of maximum power/thrust while rotating the pitch of the aircraft to extract as much lift as possible.

WINDSHEAR ESCAPE MANOEUVRE (B737)

Pilot Flying - MANUAL FLIGHT:

  • Disengage the autopilot.
  • Push either TO/GA switch.
  • Aggressively apply maximum thrust.
  • Disengage the autothrottle.
  • Simultaneously roll wings level and rotate toward an initial pitch attitude of 15º.
  • Retract the speed brakes.
  • Follow the flight director TO/GA guidance (if available).

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