Weather servicesQuestion 395 of 934

How should a pilot report wind shear?

  1. State the airspeed loss or gain and the altitudes involved
  2. Say only that the wind shear was positive or negative
  3. Report it by phone only after landing at the destination
  4. Give the surface temperature and the dew point at the airport
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Correct answer: State the airspeed loss or gain and the altitudes involved

The terms positive and negative can be misunderstood and should be avoided.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 7-1-22 Wind Shear PIREPs, page 565

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026