What is the recommended technique to counter the loss of airspeed and resultant lift from  wind shear?  
a. Maintain, or increase, pitch attitude and accept the lower-than-normal airspeed  indications  
b. Lower the pitch attitude and regain lost airspeed  
c. Avoid overstressing aircraft, pitch to stick shaker, and apply maximum power  d. Accelerate the aircraft to prevent a stall by sacrificing altitude

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Answer :

c. Avoid overstressing aircraft, pitch to stick shaker, and apply maximum power

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