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What is a microburst and why is it hazardous at low altitude?
- A.A brief increase in visibility after rain
- B.A gentle upward current used by sailplanes
- C.A small, intense downdraft that spreads outward and creates rapid wind changes near the ground
Correct answer
C. A small, intense downdraft that spreads outward and creates rapid wind changes near the ground
Why
A microburst can push an aircraft down and then subject it to sudden headwind-to-tailwind changes within seconds. At the low altitudes where drones fly, there may be no room to recover.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-052).