Meteorology

Turbulenz

Irregular atmospheric motion caused by eddies and vertical currents, affecting aircraft stability, comfort, and sometimes control.

Quick answer: Irregular atmospheric motion caused by eddies and vertical currents, affecting aircraft stability, comfort, and sometimes control.

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Quick answer

Irregular atmospheric motion caused by eddies and vertical currents, affecting aircraft stability, comfort, and sometimes control.

Why it matters

Turbulenz matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Turbulenz?

In this glossary, Turbulenz refers to: Irregular atmospheric motion caused by eddies and vertical currents, affecting aircraft stability, comfort, and sometimes control.

How is Turbulenz used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Erwarten Sie mäßige Turbulenz beim Steigflug zwischen FL100 und FL160 aufgrund von Windscherung."

Why does Turbulenz matter in aviation?

Turbulenz matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Turbulenz?

Turbulenz is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Turbulenz belong to?

In this glossary, Turbulenz is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Irregular atmospheric motion caused by eddies and vertical currents, affecting aircraft stability, comfort, and sometimes control.

Operational example

Tower: Expect moderate turbulence in the climb between FL100 and FL160 due to wind shear.

Localized term

Turbulenz

Localized example

Erwarten Sie mäßige Turbulenz beim Steigflug zwischen FL100 und FL160 aufgrund von Windscherung.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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