What is moderate turbulence?

What is moderate turbulence?

• A. No changes
• B. Changes of altitude and/or attitude occur but with more intensity than light turbulence. Aircraft remains in control at all times
• C. Severe changes
• D. The plane stops

Answer: (B)

Moderate turbulence is a level of air disturbance where you feel noticeable changes in the aircraft’s altitude and/or attitude, more than you would in light turbulence. Even though the bumps are stronger, the aircraft remains under full control and the flight crew can manage the plane without losing control. It’s more pronounced than light turbulence, but not as severe as its extreme counterpart, where the aircraft can be subjected to larger, more abrupt motions. The idea that the plane stops is not how turbulence works, and no changes would describe calm air rather than a turbulence event.

Moderate turbulence is a level of air disturbance where you feel noticeable changes in the aircraft’s altitude and/or attitude, more than you would in light turbulence. Even though the bumps are stronger, the aircraft remains under full control and the flight crew can manage the plane without losing control. It’s more pronounced than light turbulence, but not as severe as its extreme counterpart, where the aircraft can be subjected to larger, more abrupt motions. The idea that the plane stops is not how turbulence works, and no changes would describe calm air rather than a turbulence event.