Turbulence, Wind Shear, Thunderstorm

In this course, you will learn about definitions, detection, avoidance and suggested actions in case of encountering turbulence, wind shear and thunderstorm during flight. The course also explains different types of turbulence, wind shear and thunderstorm to help pilots understand the threats posed by these phenomena and guide them on how to safely operate an aircraft in such conditions.

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DURATION

~ 30 minutes

INTENDED FOR

Flight Crew
Flight Instructors

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

EASA, FAA

Learning Objectives

Definition of turbulence and suggested actions if encountering turbulence
Mechanical, thermal, Jet Stream and Clear Air Turbulence, Wake Vortex and Mountain waves are explained
Definition of wind shear, wind shear detection and avoidance
Frontal Shear, Strong and Variable winds, Inversion Shear, Convective Clouds (Downburst and Microburst)
Thunderstorm detection, threat to aircraft and avoidance
Lightning and Hail
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Screenshot showing Turbulence, Wind Shear, Thunderstorm course for the airline flight crew and flight instructors.
Screenshot showing Turbulence, Wind Shear, Thunderstorm course for the airline flight crew and flight instructors.
Screenshot showing Turbulence, Wind Shear, Thunderstorm course for the airline flight crew and flight instructors.
Screenshot showing Turbulence, Wind Shear, Thunderstorm course for the airline flight crew and flight instructors.

Contents of the course

1. The course is divided into three main chapters:

• Turbulence
• Wind shear
• Thunderstorms

The course is case-based with one actual case at the start of each chapter. Besides explaining the theory behind these weather phenomena, the course also offers hands-on practical guidance for Threat Assessment and Countermeasures. The course will provide the flight crew with knowledge and understanding to detect, avoid and recover from adverse weather.

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Course References

Flight Safety Foundation, Approach and Landing Accident Reduction Tool Kit – wind shear,
August-November 2009.

FAA AC 00-30C

Skybrary Turbulence, Wind shear and Thunderstorm – EASA

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2019/1387 Amending regulation to Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (EASA Air Operations)
– EASA CAT.OP.MPA.303 In-flight check of the landing distance at the time of arrival – aeroplanes
– EASA CAT.OP.MPA.311 Reporting on runway braking action

Safety Information Bulletin No. 2017-10: En-route Wake Turbulence Encounters, 22 June 2017.