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TURBULENCE EXTREME [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-11-29

English

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

Turbulence in which the aircraft is violently tossed about and is impossible to control.

OBS

It may cause structural damage.

OBS

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) recognizes only three levels of turbulence: light, moderate and severe.

French

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

Turbulence dans laquelle l'aéronef est secoué violemment et devient impossible à maîtriser.

OBS

L'aéronef peut subir des dommages structuraux.

OBS

L'OACI (Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale) préconise les trois degrés suivants de turbulence : légère, modérée et forte.

Spanish

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