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WIND SHEAR ESCAPE

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

An unplanned abortive maneuver initiated by the pilot in command (PIC) as a result of onboard cockpit systems. Wind shear escapes are characterized by maximum thrust climbs in the low altitude terminal environment until wind shear conditions are no longer detected.

In the 7110.65

Used in one paragraph of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 3-1-8Low Level Wind Shear/Microburst Advisories