CPL Meteorology · Mock exam

A controller advises you: 'Preceding aircraft reported moderate wind shear on short final for runway 12, loss of 20 kt.' The preceding aircraft was a B737. You are flying a Cessna 182. How does aircraft mass affect your wind shear vulnerability?

• A.The C182 is less vulnerable because it is lighter and can recover more quickly
• B.Aircraft mass has no effect on wind shear vulnerability
• C.Lighter aircraft are MORE vulnerable to wind shear
• D.Larger aircraft are always more vulnerable