WINDSHEAR

Question 1

From what altitude does the WX radar starts to scan for windshear?

Answer 1

From 2300 ft

Question 2

Below what altitude is windshear displayed?

Answer 2

Below 1200 ft

Question 3

For take-off, within what areas does the windshear scan?

Answer 3

30 deg either side (60 deg total)
Warning out to 3 nm within 0,25 nm either side
Caution out to 3 nm within 30 deg either side
Advisory out to 5 nm within 30 deg either side

Question 4

For approach/landing, within what areas does the windshear scan?

Answer 4

Warning out to 1,5 nm within 0,25 nm either side
Caution out to 3 nm within 30 deg either side
Advisory out to 5 nm within 30 deg either side

Question 5

How are windshear advisory alerts displayed?

Answer 5

The windshear icon is displayed but without any aural alerts

Question 6

What is the Windshear Caution alert on the ground?

Answer 6

“Monitor Radar Display”

Question 7

What is the Windshear Caution alert in the air?

Answer 7

“Monitor Radar Display”

Question 8

What is the Windshear Warning alert in the air?

Answer 8

“Go Around, Windshear Ahead”

Question 9

What is the Windshear Warning alert on the ground?

Answer 9

“Windshear Ahead x 2”

Question 10

What is the way to call ATC about a windshear encounter?

Answer 10

“HK Shuttle windshear escape, 30 kts @ 1500 ft”