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Old 26th Aug 2007, 07:03
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nugpot
 
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The danger in microbursts is not only the strength of the wind change, but also the speed at which it happens. I had an accident when the wind changed from 020/12 to 200/37 kts in 18 seconds during my t/o run.

The only advice I have:

Do not attempt a t/o when there is an active thunderstorm within 3 miles of the airport and have your finger far out when attempting a landing in the same conditions. Rather wait for the storm to move away.
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