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Understanding Airplane Turbulence: Types, Predictions, and Avoidance
TLDR Airplane turbulence is classified as light, moderate, or severe, with severe turbulence being rare and dangerous. Pilots can predict turbulence by looking for signs and receiving information from the ground, and they plan flight paths to avoid turbulence by considering factors such as mountain ranges and thunderstorms.
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Turbulence can be classified as light, moderate, or severe, with severe turbulence being the most dangerous and rare.
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Airplane turbulence is usually not a big deal and planes are designed to handle it, with injuries and deaths from turbulence being very rare.
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Pilots are able to predict turbulence by looking for signs of it and receiving information from a network of people on the ground, and there are different types of turbulence to watch out for, including convective, mountain wave, and clear air turbulence.
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Pilots plan their flight paths to avoid turbulence by taking into account factors such as mountain ranges and thunderstorms, and they also have weather maps to help them navigate unexpected storms.
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Pilots use weather instrumentation to choose flight paths and can course correct to avoid turbulence, sometimes even receiving a new flight plan from air traffic control.
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Pilots rely on communication with other pilots to receive warnings about turbulence and make necessary adjustments to their flight paths.
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Pilots receive warnings about turbulence from other pilots and the ground, allowing them enough time to make adjustments and avoid severe cases of turbulence.
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