Meteorology

micro-rafale

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-rafale 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-rafale?

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

How is micro-rafale used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Alerte de cisaillement, micro-rafale signalée par l’aéronef précédent en finale courte piste 27, soyez prudents."

Why does micro-rafale matter in aviation?

micro-rafale 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-rafale?

micro-rafale is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does micro-rafale belong to?

In this glossary, micro-rafale 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-rafale

Localized example

Alerte de cisaillement, micro-rafale signalée par l’aéronef précédent en finale courte piste 27, soyez prudents.

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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