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