Plain English Meaning
A handbook from the FAA that teaches pilots how to spot wind shear, stay out of it when possible, and fly out of it safely if they get caught in it.
Full Definition
An FAA-published reference document that provides pilots with practical information on recognizing, avoiding, and recovering from low-level wind shear encounters. It consolidates guidance on wind shear hazards, detection, decision-making before takeoff and landing, and recommended escape techniques.
Context Anchor
Seen in FAA training material when discussing turbulence, thunderstorms, microbursts, and low-level windshear hazards.