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402 - SPL - What danger is most imminent during an approach to an airfield situated in a valley, with strong wind aloft blowing perpendicular to the mountain ridge?

Question 402 - Meteorology - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Reduced visibility, maybe loss of sight to the airfield during final approach
Wind shear during descent, wind direction may change by 180°
Formation of medium to heavy clear ice on all aircraft surfaces
Heavy downdrafts within rainfall areas below thunderstorm clouds

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