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An aircraft on the approach to an aerodrome experiences an increase in tailwind due to a microburst located behind the aircraft. In absence of pilot intervention, the aircraft will…

  • A

    Climb. The indicated airspeed will decrease

  • B

    Descend. The indicated airspeed will increase

  • C

    Descend. The indicated airspeed will decrease

  • D

    Climb. The indicated airspeed will increase

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This rapid increase in tailwind (decreased headwind) due to the microburst, results in a sudden reduction of TAS and Indicated Airspeed. Consequently, lift decreases and the aircraft will sink below the correct glide slope (descend), unless the pilot takes action.

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