My First Time In Severe Turbulence (Long)

In article ,
(David B. Cole) wrote:

This was the first time I could say that I was somewhat nervous in
turbulence. The bigger boys going into Newark were reporting moderate
turbulence and before switching to the tower my instructor reported
that we had severe turbulence.

Hate to tell you, but by definition, Severe Turbulence means parts were
coming off of your aircraft.

--
Ron

In article , Ron Parsons
wrote:



Hate to tell you, but by definition, Severe Turbulence means parts were
coming off of your aircraft.

Hate to tell you....that's incorrect.

Severe is described as:

Turbulence that causes large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude. It
usually causes large variations in indicated airspeed. Aircraft may be
momentarily out of control.

The reaction in the airplane will be:

Occupants are forced violently against seat belts or shoulder straps. Unsecured
objects are tossed about. Food service and walking impossible.

Extreme turbulence may cause structural damage...but even that isn't a sure
thing.

--
Dale L. Falk


There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing
as simply messing around with airplanes.
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