Finding a smooth ride/ turbulence reporting
08-29-2012, 10:05 AM
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Finding a smooth ride/ turbulence reporting
As Wi-Fi use expands and some limited cockpit use is authorized, what do you think of this app?
Turbulate for iPad on the iTunes App Store
Turbulate for iPad on the iTunes App Store
08-29-2012, 10:15 AM
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Not certified for aviation. Not accurate because a passenger's definition of turbulence is different than the FAA's or ICAO's. We already have an extensive authorized system to report official aviation weather and PIREPs (in other words, not needed).
08-29-2012, 07:05 PM
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ATC: "Callsign XYZ, say ride conditions."
Delta reports: Light chop......really is........smooth
Continuous light....really is.....mostly smooth
Moderate.....really is.....light chop
Severe......really is.....continuous light
FedEx reports: anything at all.....don't be there.
08-29-2012, 07:14 PM
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Here's a useful guide:
ATC: "Callsign XYZ, say ride conditions."
Delta reports: Light chop......really is........smooth
Continuous light....really is.....mostly smooth
Moderate.....really is.....light chop
Severe......really is.....continuous light
FedEx reports: anything at all.....don't be there.
ATC: "Callsign XYZ, say ride conditions."
Delta reports: Light chop......really is........smooth
Continuous light....really is.....mostly smooth
Moderate.....really is.....light chop
Severe......really is.....continuous light
FedEx reports: anything at all.....don't be there.
Priceless!
08-29-2012, 07:26 PM
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Turbulence is no laughing matter.
I guess it is. 
It's a part of indoc. Some come in as seasoned military pilots just glad to be alive. Others as regional pilots who didn't know we were allowed to 'cheat' or ask for vectors, with short wings that don't flex, and our flight attendants tried never to get up anyways. Giving a ride report was admitting fear.
By the time we get out the school house (as the flyers call it) smiles at the thought that light chop elicits this type of new hire reaction:
Here's a useful guide:
ATC: "Callsign XYZ, say ride conditions."
Delta reports: Light chop......really is........smooth
Continuous light....really is.....mostly smooth
Moderate.....really is.....light chop
Severe......really is.....continuous light
FedEx reports: anything at all.....don't be there.
ATC: "Callsign XYZ, say ride conditions."
Delta reports: Light chop......really is........smooth
Continuous light....really is.....mostly smooth
Moderate.....really is.....light chop
Severe......really is.....continuous light
FedEx reports: anything at all.....don't be there.
It's a part of indoc. Some come in as seasoned military pilots just glad to be alive. Others as regional pilots who didn't know we were allowed to 'cheat' or ask for vectors, with short wings that don't flex, and our flight attendants tried never to get up anyways. Giving a ride report was admitting fear.
By the time we get out the school house (as the flyers call it) smiles at the thought that light chop elicits this type of new hire reaction:
08-29-2012, 07:36 PM
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Position: Legacy FO
Posts: 4,105
Here's a useful guide:
ATC: "Callsign XYZ, say ride conditions."
Delta reports: Light chop......really is........smooth
Continuous light....really is.....mostly smooth
Moderate.....really is.....light chop
Severe......really is.....continuous light
FedEx reports: anything at all.....don't be there.
ATC: "Callsign XYZ, say ride conditions."
Delta reports: Light chop......really is........smooth
Continuous light....really is.....mostly smooth
Moderate.....really is.....light chop
Severe......really is.....continuous light
FedEx reports: anything at all.....don't be there.
Reference Appendix 1 Paragraph 2 ...
http://rgl.faa.gov/REGULATORY_AND_GUIDANCE_LIBRARY/RGADVISORYCIRCULAR.NSF/0/ec449bf3dcc392a2862573fa0051dcae/$FILE/AC%20120-88%20CHG%201.pdf
08-29-2012, 07:38 PM
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Position: Legacy FO
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With respect to the OP's question, I'd rather hear what the airplane 50 NM in front of me is experiencing, or what ATC or official weather service has to say, rather than what some unofficial app has to say. Would you bet your life on that app?
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