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Old 5th May 2008, 16:54
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rada76
 
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IMO Windshear is often reported incorrectly.

A turbulent approach where windspeed is constantly jumping up and down 10 kts is very different from an approach where true windshear gives a clear gain OR loss of 15+ Kts and the speed holds for some 5 or more seconds.

I have been asked many times by ATC if I experienced windshear during turbulent conditions? My reply is "Negative, just a bit turbulent" Then I hear the following aircraft report Windshear

Why do I post this? I am no sky god and I respect the views of fellow pilots but if we all shout 'windshear' during turbulent weather.... When there really is Windshear and it has been correctly reported on ATIS or other, we may fall into the 'cry wolf' situation and then get caught out when true windshear hits us hard!

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