During windshear, which configuration change should be avoided?

During windshear, which configuration change should be avoided?

• A. AP OFF
• B. FD ORDERS FOLLOW
• C. Do not change SLATS/FLAPS, GEAR
• D. SPD BRK FULL

Answer: (C)

During windshear, keeping the current wing configuration is essential because changes in slats, flaps, or gear drastically alter lift and drag. Introducing a new configuration at a moment when the airflow is unstable can push the aircraft toward a stall or cause a loss of energy needed to recover, making the situation harder to manage. The safest approach is to hold the existing slats/flaps/gear setting, focus on energy management with appropriate thrust and pitch to maintain or recover airspeed, and only adjust the configuration after you have left the windshear.

During windshear, keeping the current wing configuration is essential because changes in slats, flaps, or gear drastically alter lift and drag. Introducing a new configuration at a moment when the airflow is unstable can push the aircraft toward a stall or cause a loss of energy needed to recover, making the situation harder to manage. The safest approach is to hold the existing slats/flaps/gear setting, focus on energy management with appropriate thrust and pitch to maintain or recover airspeed, and only adjust the configuration after you have left the windshear.