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Meteorology

严重颠簸

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

严重颠簸 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 严重颠簸?

In this glossary, 严重颠簸 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 严重颠簸 used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "我们正经历严重颠簸，请求立即下降以避开。"

Why does 严重颠簸 matter in aviation?

严重颠簸 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 严重颠簸?

严重颠簸 is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does 严重颠簸 belong to?

In this glossary, 严重颠簸 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

严重颠簸

Localized example

我们正经历严重颠簸，请求立即下降以避开。

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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