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Meteorology

turbulence sévère

Turbulence that causes large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude. Aircraft may be momentarily out of control. Occupants are forced violently against seat belts.

Quick answer: Turbulence that causes large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude. Aircraft may be momentarily out of control. Occupants are forced violently against seat belts.

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Quick answer

Turbulence that causes large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude. Aircraft may be momentarily out of control. Occupants are forced violently against seat belts.

Why it matters

turbulence sévère 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 turbulence sévère?

In this glossary, turbulence sévère refers to: Turbulence that causes large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude. Aircraft may be momentarily out of control. Occupants are forced violently against seat belts.

How is turbulence sévère used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Nous subissons une turbulence sévère, demandons une descente immédiate pour l'éviter."

Why does turbulence sévère matter in aviation?

turbulence sévère 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 turbulence sévère?

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

What category does turbulence sévère belong to?

In this glossary, turbulence sévère 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

Turbulence that causes large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude. Aircraft may be momentarily out of control. Occupants are forced violently against seat belts.

Operational example

Pilot: We are experiencing severe turbulence, requesting immediate descent to avoid.

Localized term

turbulence sévère

Localized example

Nous subissons une turbulence sévère, demandons une descente immédiate pour l'éviter.

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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