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FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 32, Microbursts, Wind Shear, Fog, and Icing


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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to identify a microburst by its intense, localized downdraft and why you must stay at least 20 nautical miles away from thunderstorms that could produce them.
- The critical difference between various types of wind shear and where to expect this hazard during low-altitude drone operations.
- The specific temperature and dew point spread that creates fog and how to differentiate between radiation, advection, and upslope fog on the exam.
- The two essential conditions required for structural icing on a drone and why below-freezing temperatures alone are not enough.
- A simple mnemonic to remember the relationship between temperature, dew point, and fog formation.
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Trades Exam PrepBy Ran Chen, EA, CFP®