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Windshear? It’s a sudden change in wind speed or direction, and one of the most dangerous types occurs during a microburst—a powerful downdraft of air from thunderstorms! Here’s what happens: 🔹 The aircraft is on final approach, following the glide slope. 🔹 It first encounters a headwind, momentarily increasing airspeed and lift. 🔹 Then, it flies into a strong downdraft, pushing it towards the ground. 🔹 Finally, it encounters a tailwind, rapidly reducing airspeed and lift—causing a severe loss of altitude. Without quick action, the aircraft may not have enough altitude or power to recover before hitting the ground! That’s why pilots are trained to execute a windshear recovery, applying full power and climbing away from danger. Advanced windshear detection systems have made flying safer, but microbursts still pose a serious challenge. Next time you see stormy weather, you’ll know why pilots take extra precautions! #Aviation #Windshear #Microburst #PilotTraining #FlightSafety
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) The Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) is a critical instrument in aviation, combining heading, navigation, and course deviation into one display. Key Components: 🛩️ Navigation & Guidance: • Lubber Line – Indicates the current aircraft heading. • Compass Card – Displays cardinal and intermediate headings. • Course Select Pointer – Shows the selected navigation course. • TO/FROM Indicator – Determines if the aircraft is flying toward or away from a navigation station. ⚡ Flight Path & Deviation Indicators: • Course Deviation Bar (CDI) – Shows lateral course deviation. • Glideslope Deviation Scale & Pointers – Helps maintain proper vertical descent. 🚨 Warnings & Adjustments: • NAV & Compass Warning Flags – Indicate a loss of signal or instrument failure. • Course & Heading Select Knobs – Allow pilots to adjust the desired course and heading. Essential for precision navigation and instrument landings, the HSI enhances situational awareness and flight control.