Meteorology

micro ráfaga descendente

A small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

Quick answer: A small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

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Quick answer

A small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

Why it matters

micro ráfaga descendente matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is micro ráfaga descendente?

In this glossary, micro ráfaga descendente refers to: A small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

How is micro ráfaga descendente used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Alerta de cizalladura, micro ráfaga descendente reportada por la aeronave anterior en final corta pista 27, tenga precaución."

Why does micro ráfaga descendente matter in aviation?

micro ráfaga descendente matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses micro ráfaga descendente?

micro ráfaga descendente is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does micro ráfaga descendente belong to?

In this glossary, micro ráfaga descendente is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

Operational example

Tower: Wind shear alert, microburst reported by preceding aircraft on short final runway 27, use caution.

Localized term

micro ráfaga descendente

Localized example

Alerta de cizalladura, micro ráfaga descendente reportada por la aeronave anterior en final corta pista 27, tenga precaución.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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