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Record 1 2010-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

... turbulence that causes rapid bumps or jolts without appreciable changes in aircraft altitude or attitude ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

[...] turbulence qui produit des secousses ou soubresauts sans causer de changement appréciable à l'altitude ou à l'assiette de l'aéronef [...]

CONT

Le pilote peut alors signaler des «secousses modérées».

Key term(s)
  • secousse modérée

Spanish

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