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颠簸

Irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents, often causing bumpiness or abrupt altitude changes for aircraft. Pilots report turbulence to ATC for safety.

Quick answer: Irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents, often causing bumpiness or abrupt altitude changes for aircraft. Pilots report turbulence to ATC for safety.

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Quick answer

Irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents, often causing bumpiness or abrupt altitude changes for aircraft. Pilots report turbulence to ATC for safety.

Why it matters

颠簸 matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 颠簸?

In this glossary, 颠簸 refers to: Irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents, often causing bumpiness or abrupt altitude changes for aircraft. Pilots report turbulence to ATC for safety.

How is 颠簸 used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "报告从三六零到三八零的中度颠簸。申请下降以避免前方强烈颠簸。"

Why does 颠簸 matter in aviation?

颠簸 matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 颠簸?

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

What category does 颠簸 belong to?

In this glossary, 颠簸 is grouped under Flight Phase. 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 motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents, often causing bumpiness or abrupt altitude changes for aircraft. Pilots report turbulence to ATC for safety.

Operational example

Report moderate turbulence from flight level three six zero to three eight zero. Request descent to avoid severe turbulence ahead.

Localized term

颠簸

Localized example

报告从三六零到三八零的中度颠簸。申请下降以避免前方强烈颠簸。

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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