What is light turbulence?

What is light turbulence?

• A. Slight changes in altitude and/or attitude
• B. Large abrupt changes
• C. Aircraft loses control
• D. No movement

Answer: (A)

Light turbulence is mild, irregular air movement that produces small, brief fluctuations in the aircraft's altitude and attitude. You may feel a gentle bump or shake, but the airplane remains under control and continues along its flight path. This is the mildest form of turbulence—larger, abrupt changes would be seen in stronger turbulence, and a loss of control is not expected at this level. No movement is not accurate because turbulence involves some disturbance in the air. So the description of slight changes in altitude and/or attitude best matches light turbulence.

Light turbulence is mild, irregular air movement that produces small, brief fluctuations in the aircraft's altitude and attitude. You may feel a gentle bump or shake, but the airplane remains under control and continues along its flight path. This is the mildest form of turbulence—larger, abrupt changes would be seen in stronger turbulence, and a loss of control is not expected at this level. No movement is not accurate because turbulence involves some disturbance in the air. So the description of slight changes in altitude and/or attitude best matches light turbulence.