No, not the kind that afflicts the elderly.
FD2 sent me this link by email but it's so impressive I thought it worth posting here. I wouldn't want to be low level when that hit......
Wet Microbursts
- CharlieOneSix
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Wet Microbursts
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Re: Wet Microbursts
Indeed - amazing footage. If that ******* gets anywhere near an airfield..................
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Re: Wet Microbursts
Horrendous things. Used to practice dealing with microbursts on the approach in the sim. There is no time to mess about and sometimes there is no way out.
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Re: Wet Microbursts
I've had 3 approach encounters with these microbursts - one on R20R SIN, R25R SGN, and R15R RUH. The last one being a dry shooter and above the 2300ft upper envelope for WS warning.
Cnuts of things.
Cnuts of things.
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Re: Wet Microbursts
Thanks for those. It brought back a few memories too !