What actions should be taken upon encountering wind shear?
1. Reduce speed
2. Retract gear and flaps
3. Maintain current configuration
4. Adjust thrust
When encountering windshear, it is crucial to maintain the current configuration and adjust thrust accordingly.
Maintaining the current configuration (gear and flaps) helps stabilize the aircraft and prevents additional aerodynamic changes that could exacerbate the situation.
Adjusting thrust, typically by increasing it, is necessary to counteract any sudden loss of airspeed and altitude. This helps ensure the aircraft maintains sufficient lift and climb performance to safely navigate through the windshear.
Conversely, reducing speed or retracting gear and flaps during wind shear can lead to loss of control or insufficient lift, posing significant risks to the aircraft and the crew.
Therefore, "3 and 4" is the correct answer.
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